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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the ring accompanied by Fabolous - Breathe . Phil Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Couture!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture scores with a jab to the head.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Phil Davis has been cut.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
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!
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture lands a right hand.
Couture cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Couture lands a right hand.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Couture.
A short left from Couture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture lands a big right hook! Davis looks hurt but is still standing! Couture lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Davis falls down and Couture dives in with a huge hammer fist! Davis's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Couture runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Couture!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamed Khalidov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort shoots in and gets a takedown into Khalidov's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belfort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belfort wants to stand but Khalidov has his arm trapped.
Belfort trying to control the position but Khalidov is working away.
Belfort taking a breather here.
Belfort creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belfort working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belfort misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Khalidov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belfort landing a few strikes.
Khalidov tries to control but Belfort manages to take his back.
Belfort is looking for the choke from the back position but Khalidov is controlling his hands well.
Belfort avoiding Khalidov 's attempts to control his hands.
Belfort has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Belfort is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort has the hooks in. Khalidov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Belfort trying to control momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort wants to control but Khalidov manages to buck him off and is now in Belfort's guard! Nice work there by Khalidov!
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is fighting to break Belfort's control of his arms but Belfort is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belfort closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort stands up and beckons Khalidov to his feet.
Khalidov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidov didn't expect that.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Khalidov looking for subs off his back but Belfort has passed one foot through into half guard.
Belfort tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Khalidov.
Belfort wants to work for an arm triangle but Khalidov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belfort is trying to control. Khalidov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort wants to stand up but Khalidov is controlling the position.
Khalidov is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Khalidov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belfort wants to stand up but Khalidov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belfort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belfort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Khalidov wants to control but Belfort postures up.
Khalidov is looking to reverse the position.
Belfort tries to stand but Khalidov controls the position and pulls Belfort into his guard.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Khalidov working for a triangle but Belfort defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is in close to Khalidov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belfort trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidov has his foot on Belfort's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belfort works his way back into a safe position though.
Belfort works over Khalidov with some ground and pound from guard.
Belfort passes into half guard.
Vitor Belfort has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belfort with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Khalidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor Belfort was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Khalidov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khalidov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belfort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belfort looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khalidov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belfort scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khalidov?
Khalidov is in a horrible position here. Belfort smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khalidov is rocked!
Khalidov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Khalidov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khalidov is surviving well by controlling Belfort's body position as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort lands a big shot to the head and Khalidov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pattis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Pattis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattis throws a series of punches but Thomson moves out of range.
Pattis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pattis has closed the distance and engaged Thomson in a clinch.
Pattis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomson is trying to keep an underhook but Pattis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thomson is trying to stand.
Pattis controlling the action here.
Thomson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pattis wants to control from the top but Thomson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony Pattis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pattis looking to score a takedown here. Thomson is defending well but Pattis drives through and ends up in Thomson's guard.
Pattis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomson 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.
Thomson is trying to control the position but Pattis postures up.
Pattis postures up in Thomson's guard and throws a big left but Thomson blocks it.
Thomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pattis looking to sit in guard and control but Thomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thomson wants to control from the top but Pattis keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattis controlling Thomson's posture.
Thomson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pattis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pattis instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomson wants to stall.
Thomson jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pattis's guard.
Pattis is looking for a triangle but Thomson pushes his legs off easily.
Pattis is looking to stand up but Thomson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pattis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pattis seems keen to control Thomson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pattis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomson advances position into side control!
Pattis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pattis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomson wants to control but Pattis is keeping him busy.
Pattis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pattis dominated that round.
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.
Thomson throws a sloppy head kick and Pattis moves out of range easily.
Pattis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomson to the mat! Thomson manages to get full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thomson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pattis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thomson.
You can see the frustration on Thomson's face as Pattis controls the position.
Anthony Pattis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomson can't do much from the bottom here.
Pattis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomson some visible discomfort.
Pattis is trying to ground and pound but Thomson uses the momentary lack of control by Pattis to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson is staying active underneath Pattis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pattis wants to get back to his feet.
Thomson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomson is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Pattis seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomson is trying to maintain the position but Pattis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Pattis just wasn't active enough.
Pattis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pattis!
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Thomson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomson tries for a takedown but Pattis circles away easily
and Pattis moves into the clinch.
Thomson tries to work over Pattis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pattis gets control of Thomson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pattis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pattis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thomson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattis not doing much here.
Thomson is looking for a sweep. Pattis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pattis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pattis not doing much here.
Pattis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pattis trying to control from half guard but Thomson is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Pattis just wasn't active enough.
Thomson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pattis swivels and escapes.
Pattis clinches up against the ropes.
Pattis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pattis manages to end up in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomson is trying to work for a sweep but Pattis has mounted him!
Pattis lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pattis dominated that second round.
That's time! Pattis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pattis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thomson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pattis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pattis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pattis somewhat.
Anthony Pattis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pattis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pattis is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomson trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattis wants to control but Thomson is keeping him busy.
Thomson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomson.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Thomson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thomson tries for a takedown but Pattis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson moves in looking to clinch but Pattis pushes him off.
Thomson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pattis is fending him off so far but Thomson persists. Nope, Pattis circles away and we're back to standing.
Pattis throws a combination. Thomson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pattis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomson somewhat.
Anthony Pattis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Thomson.
Pattis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pattis moves into the clinch.
Thomson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pattis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Pattis tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pattis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattis looks for a takedown but Thomson sprawls well.
Thomson tries to clinch but Pattis is having none of it.
Thomson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pattis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pattis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomson misses with a combination
and Thomson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pattis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomson wants to clinch.
Pattis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomson.
Pattis misses with a wild combination.
Thomson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pattis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomson gets tackled into the ropes by Pattis. Pattis maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pattis gets control of Thomson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pattis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pattis is trying to keep Thomson in close.
Josh Thomson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Pattis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pattis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pattis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pattis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikolaj Zgola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmugi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No more sorrow-Linkin park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mikolaj Zgola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tarmugi Hassan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikolaj Zgola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarmugi Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan misses with a kick to the body.
Zgola looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zgola shoots in but Hassan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Zgola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan works Zgola's body with a nice hook.
Zgola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hassan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zgola takes a step back to recover.
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zgola doesn't seem bothered though.
Hassan misses with a body kick.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
Zgola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zgola doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan lands a front kick.
Hassan throws the kick towards the body but Zgola avoids it.
Tarmugi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Zgola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zgola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Zgola's ribs.
Zgola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan jabs Zgola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zgola was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zgola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zgola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan takes a swing at Zgola's ribcage but misses.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zgola manages to avoid it.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zgola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hassan stuns Zgola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hassan lands a jab to Zgola's midsection.
Hassan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zgola at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan digs a good hook to Zgola's body.
Hassan tries to land a front kick but Zgola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zgola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Zgola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Zgola blocks the body kick.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan thows a body kick. Zgola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hassan throws a body punch but Zgola moves out of range.
Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan delivers a nice body kick.
Zgola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan digs a good hook to Zgola's body.
Zgola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan stuffs the takedown attempt from Zgola. Zgola gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zgola rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zgola avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Zgola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zgola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zgola.
Zgola seems to be working for a kimura but Hassan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hassan is trying to stand up here but Zgola is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zgola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zgola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hassan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmugi Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hassan takes a swing at Zgola's ribcage but misses.
Zgola moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Zgola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hassan.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zgola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zgola.
Zgola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hassan digs a good hook to Zgola's body.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikolaj Zgola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hassan - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zgola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan throws a push kick but Zgola slaps the foot to one side.
Hassan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hassan lands a jab to Zgola's midsection.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zgola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zgola blocks the body kick.
Tarmugi Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zgola clinches up against the ropes.
Hassan has had enough of the clinch but Zgola keeps him there for the moment.
Hassan is trying to break the clinch but Zgola is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Hassan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hassan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zgola has Hassan pressed against the ropes, preventing Hassan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hassan tries to circle away but Zgola has him pinned against the ropes.
Zgola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan pushes Zgola off looking to stand but Zgola dives back in and keeps control.
Zgola is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hassan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hassan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zgola is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hassan easily slips into full mount!
Hassan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zgola is looking to escape.
Hassan wants to stand but Zgola is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hassan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Zgola drives through with a takedown into Hassan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zgola is looking to work some ground and pound but Hassan has wrist control.
Zgola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hassan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hassan has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Zgola's closed guard. He's half up but Zgola has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Zgola pivots and extends the arm, Hassan falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Zgola! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikolaj Zgola!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dead Pool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Rasskazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Rasskazov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dead Pool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Rasskazov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Pool.
Pool tries to bum rush Rasskazov with a series of wild strikes but Rasskazov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasskazov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pool moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pool throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pool stalks Rasskazov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rasskazov's face. Rasskazov staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ivan Rasskazov has been cut.
Pool throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rasskazov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pool throws a series of punches but Rasskazov moves out of range.
Pool throws a leg kick that misses.
Pool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasskazov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pool wants to slow Rasskazov down by chopping away at his legs.
Pool is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pool scoring well with a low kick there.
Rasskazov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasskazov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pool looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead Pool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasskazov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pool is fending him off so far but Rasskazov persists. Nope, Pool circles away and we're back to standing.
Dead Pool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rasskazov.
Pool throws a right hand that Rasskazov ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasskazov also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Pool. No joy for Rasskazov on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasskazov.
Rasskazov dives in and grabs Pool's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pool pushes down on Rasskazov's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasskazov blocks a head kick by Pool.
Pool closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pool throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pool as Rasskazov shoots in.
Pool leaves Rasskazov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pool misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pool throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pool throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasskazov counters with a big head kick but Pool shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasskazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pool circles away.
Dead Pool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pool scores with a one two! Rasskazov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasskazov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Pool swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rasskazov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pool looks to land a combination. Rasskazov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A leg kick checked by Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rasskazov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pool but Pool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good leg kick by Pool there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Rasskazov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Rasskazov fails with the takedown.
Pool throws a nice looking combination but Rasskazov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rasskazov tries to clinch up.
Rasskazov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pool is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a head kick.
Rasskazov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Pool manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pool misses with a low kick as Rasskazov jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pool defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasskazov.
Donk. Pool catches Rasskazov right on the button with a cross.
Rasskazov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dead Pool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Rasskazov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pool lands a jab-cross combination.
Pool jabs Rasskazov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pool stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pool wants it to stay on the feet.
Dead Pool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasskazov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pool pinned against the ropes. Pool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pool!
Pool lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasskazov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pool pinned against the ropes. Pool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dead Pool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rasskazov.
Pool wants to land a leg kick but Rasskazov is out of range.
Dead Pool is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pool misses with a low kick.
Pool throws a nice looking combination but Rasskazov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pool stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasskazov. Rasskazov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pool pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pool throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pool scores with a hook to the body. Rasskazov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Pool misses.
Some wild striking there from Pool.
No luck for Rasskazov with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasskazov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasskazov slips a jab and a cross from Pool.
Pool stuffs the takedown.
Pool misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Pool. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pool.
Rasskazov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pool's waist but Pool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasskazov off to one side.
Rasskazov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasskazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pool circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasskazov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pool sprawls well. He's pushed Rasskazov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Rasskazov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pool thuds a left hand into Rasskazov's body.
Pool is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasskazov.
Pool tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasskazov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pool looks to land a combination but Rasskazov avoids it well.
Pool scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rasskazov in his tracks.
Rasskazov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pool's waist but Pool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasskazov off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pool moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pool scores with a leg kick.
Pool throws out a leg kick but Rasskazov moves out of range and Pool only half commits.
A combination from Pool does no damage.
Rasskazov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pool misses with a head kick.
Pool throws a lazy head kick
and Rasskazov counters with a head kick. That will keep Pool thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rasskazov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pool but Pool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dead Pool dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Rasskazov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasskazov dodges the punch combination from Pool.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasskazov.
Rasskazov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pool.
Pool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasskazov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pool scores with a jab to the body.
Pool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasskazov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasskazov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pool is fending him off so far but Rasskazov persists. Nope, Pool circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasskazov.
Dead Pool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a few strikes there.
Pool lands a jab to the head.
Rasskazov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pool defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Pool misses.
Pool swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasskazov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pool throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasskazov.
Pool tries to work over Rasskazov's front leg with a kick but Rasskazov checks it.
Rasskazov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rasskazov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pool has got the better of the exchanges.
Rasskazov shoots in for a double leg but Pool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Rasskazov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pool connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rasskazov scrambles back to his feet.
Pool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasskazov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pool misses with a two punch combination.
Rasskazov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rasskazov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasskazov somewhat.
Pool fails to land with a series of punches.
Rasskazov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pool pinned against the ropes. Pool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pool scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pool walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rasskazov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pool throws a low kick but Rasskazov moves out of range easily.
Pool stuffs the takedown.
Pool stuffs the takedown.
Pool misses with a two punch combination.
Pool displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a few strikes there.
Pool connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Pool, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivan Rasskazov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead Pool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pool misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dead Pool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dead Pool!
In his post fight interview, Dead Pool gave a big smile as he said 'thanks everybody'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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290 lbs
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295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gutierrez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gutierrez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well.
Velasquez trying to mount his opponent but Gutierrez defends it.
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutierrez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez seems to be working for a kimura but Gutierrez defends the submission attempt.
Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Gutierrez is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velasquez is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer.
Velasquez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to stand.
Gutierrez looks winded!
Gutierrez is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasquez.
Gutierrez has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Joey Gutierrez has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Gutierrez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Joey Gutierrez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Gutierrez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdimir Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valdimir Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov dives in and scores a takedown into Mir's guard.
Mir is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.
Mir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokolov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokolov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokolov defends it easily.
Mir looking for a guillotine here but Sokolov defends easily.
Sokolov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov is sitting in close to Mir's body. Mir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sokolov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sokolov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMario Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rob Shawn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Shawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMario Williams!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shawn has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shawn is trying to stall.
Williams has Shawn pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Shawn tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Shawn's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeMario Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shawn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Shawn fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shawn trying to control the position.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams is working Shawn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawn working a defensive guard here.
Williams stays in close to Shawn's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shawn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Shawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by DeMario Williams.
Williams drives through with a takedown into Shawn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shawn wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams stays in close to Shawn's body and controls the position.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Shawn has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stays in close to Shawn's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by DeMario Williams.
Shawn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shawn is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shawn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Shawn tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Shawn controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Shawn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn wants to improve his position but instead Williams has moved into half guard.
Shawn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Williams is pressing down on Shawn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shawn is holding on for now.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
DeMario Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shawn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shawn's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shawn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeMario Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn wants to hit a switch here but Williams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shawn there!
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Shawn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams controlling from mount.
Shawn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Shawn.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Shawn tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Shawn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shawn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Williams is working for a guillotine from mount but Shawn frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from mount.
Shawn tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Williams throws some wild stikes that Shawn manages to avoid easily.
Williams punching from mount but Shawn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams with the ground and pound from mount.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shawn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from mount.
DeMario Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Shawn back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rob Shawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Shawn is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Williams!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lie has chosen we right here as his entrance music. Mike Lie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Lie in a clinch.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lie has double underhooks.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Lie is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
Diaz tries to circle away but Lie has him pinned against the ropes.
Lie can't break the clinch.
Lie breaks from the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz stands up.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lie wants to break the clinch but can't.
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!
Lie manages to break the clinch.
Diaz has Lie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diaz has picked Lie up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Lie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lie is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Lie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lie tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Diaz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erick Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the ropes. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves tries to land a body kick
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thiago Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alves off and has taken his back!
Alves is trying to defend against the choke here but Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silva Tightens the hold and Alves taps out furiously! Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erick Silva!
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