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Tradition XXVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zizor Dman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Rodri (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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134 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zizor Dman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dman is looking to improve his position.
Dman gets back to full guard.
Dman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dman looking for a sweep. Not yet Dman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodri stopping the sweep attempt from Dman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri advances position into side control!
Rodri decides to stand back up. Rodri steps back and let's Dman get back to his feet.
Rodri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodri's back!
Dman 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, Rodri has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodri wants to escape the position.
Rodri showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dman working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodri fending off the submission attempt from Dman.
Dman is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodri is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Rodri right now.
Dman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodri knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodri for a finish.
Dman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri is really stuck here.
Rodri trying to control the hands but Dman breaks the grip.
Dman is looking for a choke. Rodri gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rodri manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Dman 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.
Dman keeping full guard, as Rodri tries to pass.
Dman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodri defends well.
Rodri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dman looking for subs off his back but Rodri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dman gets back to full guard.
Rodri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dman is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodri manages to get himself to full guard.
Dman passes Rodri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zizor Dman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dman was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodri's guard.
Dman pushes down on Rodri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dman is thwarting Rodri's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dman is trying to work for a kimura but Rodri is defending well.
Dman is looking for a kimura but Rodri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dman to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dman thows a huge punch but Rodri dodges it nicely.
Dman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dman wants to free his trapped foot but Rodri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodri is trying to stand back up but Dman is controlling him
Rodri wants to improve his position but Dman is controlling well.
Dman is working for a kimura but Rodri is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Dman misses with a head shot. Rodri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rodri looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodri, not yet.
Dman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodri has wrist control.
Dman looking to pass the guard.
Dman forces his way into half guard.
Dman is thwarting Rodri's attempts to control the position.
Dman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodri defends it well.
Rodri wants to improve his position but Dman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rodri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rodri shrugs it off.
Rodri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dman.
Rodri tries to hold on but Dman pushes him away.
Dman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodri turns into him and now he's in Dman's guard.
Dman wants to sweep here but Rodri controlling him for the moment.
Rodri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dman keeping moving, preventing Rodri from controlling successfully.
Dman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodri throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodri trying to control but Dman is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodri is aware though and is defending well.
Rodri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zizor Dman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dman is looking to regain half guard here but Rodri keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodri tries to score with some ground and pound. Dman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rodri is looking to take a break and control but Dman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodri's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dman is trying to get back to full guard.
Dman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dman keeping moving, preventing Rodri from controlling successfully.
Rodri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dman gets caught flat footed, as Rodri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dman wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dman wants to sweep here but Rodri controlling him for the moment.
Rodri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dman 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.
Dman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodri stopping the sweep attempt from Dman.
Dman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dman 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.
Dman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rodri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dman tries to sprawl but Rodri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodri is trying to control. Dman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri wants to stand but Dman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rodri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodri manages to get himself to full guard.
Dman wants to pass the guard but Rodri is keeping the position.
Rodri wants to stand and escape but Dman is having none of it.
Zizor Dman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dman postures up.
Jos Rodri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jos Rodri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zizor Dman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amber Ale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Pacquiao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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20
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amber Ale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacquiao defends well and Ale ends up having to push Pacquiao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao clinches.
Ale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ale wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Ale backs away looking to recover.
Ale shoots in and gets a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Ale is controlling the position.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ale throws a big right hand that misses.
Ale 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.
Ale stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ale stands up from Pacquiao's guard - Ale perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.
Ale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ale showed some decent athleticism there.
Ale is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ale to get the leverage.
Ale is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao is trying to stand up here but Ale is controlling him well.
Ale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ale wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is defending well.
Ale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Ale eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao tries to kick Ale off but Ale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to kick Ale off in order to stand up. Ale Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ale moves into full mount!
Pacquiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ale landing strikes from the mount and Pacquiao is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pacquiao really wants to buck Ale off and get back to his feet.
Ale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ale punishing his opponent with strikes.
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.
Ale landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pacquiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ale with shots to the head and body - Pacquiao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ale wants to control the pace but Pacquiao is squirming around nicely.
Ale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pacquiao is surviving well by controlling Ale's body position as best he can.
Ale trying to control but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Ale with good strikes from the mount here!
Ale is landing with some decent strikes but Pacquiao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pacquiao is trying to stand.
Pacquiao tries to improve his position but instead Ale has taken his back!
Ale tightening his grip on Pacquiao, looking for the choke.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Ale tightening his grip on Pacquiao, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ale lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amber Ale dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ale tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ale tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pacquiao, right into the meat.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Ale avoids it.
Ale feinted with a counter takedown.
Ale fails with a takedown attempt.
Ale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ale tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.
Ale tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao closes the distance and pushes Ale back into the cage.
Ale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Ale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Pacquiao slowing the pace effectively.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike.
Pacquiao trying to land knees to the body.
Ale is looking for a takedown.
Pacquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ales head.
Ale looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao stalls.
Pacquiao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Amber Ale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Ale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pacquiao decides to pull guard.
Ale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pacquiao pushes Ale off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Ale on that attempt.
Ale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Ale keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao fails to pull guard.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Ale has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacquiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ale shoots in but no luck this time.
Ale fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Ale keeps him there for the moment.
Ale wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to push Ale away but Ale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Ale keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ale or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao, which made it look bad.
Pacquiao stalks Ale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ale's face. Ale staggers backwards, shaken.
Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Ale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination. Ale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacquiao clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Ale backs away looking to recover.
Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Ale attempts a counter takedown but Pacquiao avoids it well and moves away.
Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Ale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacquiao to keep the fight standing.
Ale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Ale avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao clinches.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Ale has the dominant position.
Ale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiao pushes Ale up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ale.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Ale has control.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Ale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Ale persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Ale backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Ale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pacquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Ale takes a shot to the head.
Pacquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao is trying to push Ale away but Ale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacquiao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ale smiles and moves away.
Pacquiao wants to land a leg kick but Ale is out of range.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ale goes for a double leg but Pacquiao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacquiao continues to drive forward.
Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ale lands a nice elbow.
Pacquiao jumps into guard, dragging Ale to the mat.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Ale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Ale from controlling successfully.
Ale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Ale is having none of it.
Ale trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiao 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modus Ponens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wilson!
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, Modus Ponens!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ponens is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ponens wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ponens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ponens keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens is concentrating on defense, preventing Wilson from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ponens keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Ponens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ponens counters with a straight right hand.
Ponens throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson cracks Ponens with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ponens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ponens.
Wilson dives in and grabs Ponens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ponens pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Ponens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ponens darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Ponens taking a breather.
Ponens stalling the fight.
Ponens receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ponens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ponens.
Ponens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ponens gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Ponens stalling.
Ponens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modus Ponens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Ponens misses.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ponens closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson has Ponens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ponens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ponens is working Wilson over against the cage.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
It looks like Mark Wilson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ponens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ponens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponens slows down the pace here.
Ponens slows down the pace here.
Ponens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Ponens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ponens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ponens counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ponens counters by clinching up.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponens lands an elbow inside.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ponens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ponens lands a damaging elbow.
Ponens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponens presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ponens pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ponens lands with a left to the head.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ponens pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponens lands an elbow inside.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Modus Ponens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
Ponens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ponens lands an elbow inside.
Wilson is working for takedown but Ponens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modus Ponens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ponens clinches.
Ponens lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Ponens.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Ponens lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ponens.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponens lands an elbow inside.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ponens cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Ponens gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ponens throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ponens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ponens counters with a body kick that stops Wilson in his tracks momentarily.
Modus Ponens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Ponens, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Ponens against the cage but Ponens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ponens.
Nice sprawl there from Ponens as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson sets himself, and Ponens steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Modus Ponens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ponens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Ponens clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ponens prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponens tightens his grip and picks Wilson up, before dumping him to the ground. Wilson manages to land in guard.
Wilson wriggles free and stands up.
Ponens keeps Wilson at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Ponens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponens manages to avoid it.
As Wilson backs off Ponens throws a huge counter combo but Wilson manages to avoid it all.
Ponens lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponens leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson sets himself, and Ponens steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Ponens gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Ponens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilson defends it well.
Ponens throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Ponens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ponens.
And Ponens responds with a good body kick, but Wilson manages to step out the way in time.
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Ponens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponens is struggling to control the position.
Mark Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Modus Ponens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ponens 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Modus Ponens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Taglerino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nazim Javaddov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taglerino!
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, Nazim Javaddov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taglerino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Javaddov gets a takedown into half guard.
Javaddov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taglerino's head.
Taglerino is refusing to be controlled, as Javaddov sits in half guard.
Javaddov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Javaddov wants to control but Taglerino is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Javaddov tries to pass to full mount but Taglerino defends it.
Taglerino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taglerino tries to get out of the position.
Taglerino tries to get to full guard but Javaddov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taglerino is refusing to be controlled, as Javaddov sits in half guard.
Taglerino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Javaddov trying to control but Taglerino is working from the bottom.
Taglerino has his hands on Javaddov's head, controlling the position.
Javaddov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taglerino managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taglerino lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javaddov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taglerino pinned against the cage. Taglerino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taglerino digs a good body shot into Javaddov's ribs.
Taglerino throws a jab when Javaddov was well out of range.
Taglerino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Javaddov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taglerino misses with a hook.
Taglerino gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Javaddov is looking to reverse the position.
Taglerino trying to control the action but Javaddov is working from the bottom.
Taglerino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Javaddov wants to get back to his feet but Taglerino drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Javaddov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taglerino.
Javaddov regains half guard.
Taglerino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Javaddov is looking for a sweep. Taglerino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taglerino trying to control from Javaddov's half guard. Javaddov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taglerino wants to control from the top but Javaddov keeps moving.
Javaddov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taglerino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taglerino wants to control from the top but Javaddov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Taglerino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Javaddov or perhaps it was just good defense by Taglerino, which made it look bad.
Good standup being displayed there by Taglerino as he connects with a hook.
Javaddov walks into a left hand.
Taglerino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taglerino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Javaddov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taglerino looks to land a right hand but Javaddov moved out of range.
Javaddov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Javaddov avoids the body shot from Taglerino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taglerino. Javaddov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taglerino connects with a body shot that sends Javaddov's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taglerino, as that shot connected.
Taglerino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Javaddov is trying to defend but Taglerino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taglerino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Javaddov can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Javaddov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Javaddov is staying active underneath Taglerino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Javaddov is trying to stand.
Taglerino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taglerino is keen to just control but Javaddov is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taglerino wants to control but Javaddov is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taglerino lands with a right hand.
Javaddov walks into a jab.
Javaddov slaps away a takedown attempt from Taglerino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taglerino lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taglerino lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Taglerino misses.
Taglerino throws a jab but it's blocked by Javaddov.
As Taglerino backs off Javaddov throws a huge counter combo but Taglerino manages to avoid it all.
Javaddov scores with a takedown into Taglerino's guard.
Taglerino wants to sweep here but Javaddov controlling him for the moment.
Javaddov wants to stand but Taglerino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taglerino looking for a sweep. Not yet Taglerino, not yet.
Javaddov stands up over Taglerino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Javaddov trying to control the position from guard on top but Taglerino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Taglerino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Javaddov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javaddov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taglerino controlling Javaddov's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taglerino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Javaddov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Javaddov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taglerino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Javaddov dives in and grabs Taglerino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taglerino pushes down on Javaddov's head and hops out.
Taglerino connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Javaddov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Javaddov with that takedown attempt.
John Taglerino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazim Javaddov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Javaddov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Taglerino dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taglerino avoids the body shot from Javaddov.
Taglerino throws a series of punches but Javaddov avoids them all with ease.
Taglerino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Javaddov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taglerino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Javaddov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taglerino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taglerino darts in looking for a takedown but Javaddov gets double underhooks and turns Taglerino into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javaddov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taglerino as he jumps to the side.
Taglerino feinted with a counter takedown.
John Taglerino is winning the standup battle so far.
Taglerino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Javaddov manages to avoid it.
Nazim Javaddov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taglerino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Javaddov was covering up waiting for the punch and Taglerino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taglerino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taglerino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Javaddov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Javaddov is looking to stand up but Taglerino isn't so interested in that idea.
Taglerino wants to control from the top but Javaddov keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Javaddov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taglerino.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Taglerino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taglerino looks to land a left hand but Javaddov moved out of range nicely.
Javaddov shoots for a double leg takedown but Taglerino sprawls well. He's pushed Javaddov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Taglerino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazim Javaddov.
Javaddov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taglerino cracks Javaddov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taglerino misses with a few strikes there.
Javaddov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taglerino to the ground. Javaddov is now in Taglerino's guard.
Javaddov being controlled here momentarily.
Taglerino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javaddov trying to control but Taglerino is working from the bottom.
Taglerino 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.
Javaddov trying to control the position from guard on top but Taglerino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Javaddov lands a couple of elbows.
Taglerino keeping moving, preventing Javaddov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taglerino scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Taglerino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taglerino 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taglerino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Shark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shark!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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!
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Shark is defending well.
Shark can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shark is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I think he is weak man small weak and defeated. Next time I beat him to death.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumble Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilevskiy has chosen Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky! as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumble Johnson!
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, Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasilevskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Vasilevskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vasilevskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Vasilevskiy scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Rumble Johnson has been cut.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Vasilevskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilevskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasilevskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
As Vasilevskiy looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo bu Vasilevskiy just gets out of the way.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vasilevskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasilevskiy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilevskiy. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a hook. Vasilevskiy ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at V Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Vasilevskiy sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vasilevskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasilevskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Vasilevskiy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vasilevskiy throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasilevskiy.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilevskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Vasilevskiy keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Vasilevskiy to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Vasilevskiy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy misses with some punches.
Vasilevskiy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Vasilevskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilevskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Vasilevskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Vasilevskiy is controlling him.
Johnson avoiding damage as Vasilevskiy throws knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Vasilevskiy has the dominant position.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Vasilevskiy is controlling the position.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasilevskiy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Vasilevskiy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilevskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Vasilevskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
Nice cross by Vasilevskiy.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilevskiy misses with a double jab.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Vasilevskiy manages to avoid it.
OH! Johnson has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Vasilevskiy smells blood and charges in for the finish! Vasilevskiy unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Johnson sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantine Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin's entrance music is Russian national anthem by-HIM. A fine choice. Swanson has chosen Kill For Satan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantine Erokhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Swanson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Erokhin throws out a powerful jab.
Erokhin jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson has his takedown stuffed
and Erokhin counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson tries to clinch but Erokhin moves out of range.
Erokhin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Erokhin sprawls well. He's pushed Swanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erokhin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Swanson darts in and clinches Erokhin up against the cage.
Erokhin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson lands a good knee to the midsection. Erokhin won't want to take too many of those.
Swanson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Erokhin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Erokhin is breathing heavily.
Swanson can't get the takedown.
Konstantine Erokhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Erokhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Swanson gets an underhook and turns Erokhin into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swanson has picked Erokhin up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Swanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erokhin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swanson looking to finish Erokhin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Erokhin!
Erokhin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erokhin tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erokhin has left one of his arms exposed and Swanson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Erokhin screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dandy Swanson!
Dandy Swanson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Konstantine Erokhin spoke after the fight, saying 'Blabbers something in russian'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slight Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngoc Bamh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Mr Sandman. Ngoc Bamh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Slight Carter's chin.
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19
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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24
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slight Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ngoc Bamh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Carter misses.
Bamh with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bamh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bamh trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Bamh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bamh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamh is stalling in the full guard.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bamh is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
Bamh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bamh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bamh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bamh.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bamh in particular looking to stall.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamh is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bamh manages to pass to mount!
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Bamh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Bamh working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Bamh throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Carter has his hands clasped together but Bamh breaks the hold and Carter is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bamh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ngoc Bamh!
A less than humble Ngoc Bamh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popper has chosen Runnin with the Devil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Massey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bung Popper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massey scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Massey scores with a jab to the body.
Massey misses with a double jab
and Popper counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Massey misses.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Popper throws a counter combo.
Massey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Massey is looking to wear down Popper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Massey swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Popper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massey.
Popper throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Massey throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Massey throws a body punch but Popper moves out of range.
It seemed like Popper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Massey throws a jab when Popper was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massey.
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target.
Popper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Massey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popper.
Massey throws a body shot but no joy.
Massey with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Popper unleashes a big counter combination but Massey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
A nice side step and Popper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Massey throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws a counter combo.
Massey throws a body punch but Popper moves out of range.
Popper is looking for the big counter here.
Rob Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massey's corner calls for a 1-2. Massey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Massey drops Popper with a beautiful combination! Popper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Massey is looking for the KO!
Popper is rocked!
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popper is still on wobbly legs! Can Massey finish him?
Popper walks straight into a right hand from Massey - that's dropped him! Massey jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Popper from any more punishment! Popper complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Massey!
Rob Massey retains his featherweight title!
Bung Popper was interviewed post fight and said 'I wish I had won but the loss will only make me work harder and I also like to say hello to the fans here and I hope the fight was exciting to watch!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight. Zee Snore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Marduk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zee Snore!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snore throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Marduk coming out on top.
It looks like Zee Snore has been cut.
Marduk clinches up with Snore and pushes him back against the cage.
Marduk tries to land a knee to the head but Snore blocks with his arms.
Marduk scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Snore.
Snore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marduk's elbow.
Snore takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Marduk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marduk blocks the elbow strike.
Marduk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marduk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snore tries a body shot but Marduk blocks it.
Marduk throws a head punch that misses.
Snore lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snore managing to block the knees to the body from Marduk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snore.
Snore lands a body shot.
Snore misses with a body punch.
Snore misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marduk.
Marduk working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marduk misses with some punches.
Snore lands with a right to the head.
Snore managing to block the knees to the body from Marduk.
Snore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snore is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marduk.
Marduk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marduk looking to stall.
Marduk seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Snore is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Snore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marduk.
Snore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marduk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snore lands a left hand.
Snore pushes Marduk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marduk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snore.
Snore lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Craig Marduk has been cut.
Snore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snore lands a body punch.
Snore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marduk or not.
Snore looking to stall.
Snore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snore stalling in the clinch but Marduk improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Snore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snore lands a nice elbow.
Snore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marduk backwards.
Snore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marduk's defenses.
Snore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marduk or not.
Marduk is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Marduk.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snore effectively controlling the action here.
Snore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snore lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Snore.
Snore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marduk throws a punch but it's blocked by Snore.
Snore struggles to land a body shot inside as Marduk controls his hands.
Marduk scores with a shot to the side of Snore's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snore throws a head punch that misses.
Marduk missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Marduk.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marduk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snore backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Marduk fails to land.
Marduk misses with a knee to the head.
Snore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marduk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snore pushes Marduk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snore lands an elbow inside.
Craig Marduk's cut is getting worse.
Marduk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snore is defending well for now.
Snore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marduk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snore avoids it.
Snore avoiding damage as Marduk throws knees to the body.
Snore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marduk's defenses.
Craig Marduk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Snore blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Snore.
Snore misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Snore.
Marduk missing with knees to the body.
Snore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marduk backwards.
Jeez, Craig Marduk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Snore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snore.
Snore lands an elbow inside that Marduk shrugs off.
Snore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Marduk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zee Snore!
Zee Snore is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zee Snore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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