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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Tischler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Middleton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Tischler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tischler scores with a one two! Middleton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Middleton slips a jab from Tischler.
An attempted straight right counter from Middleton misses the target.
Middleton stuns Tischler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Middleton.
Middleton misses with a body shot.
Middleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tischler.
Tischler feints a jab promting Middleton to slip. Tischler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Middleton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Middleton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tischler.
Tischler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Middleton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tischler just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tischler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tischler tries to clinch there but Middleton circles away.
Tischler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Middleton is rocked!
Middleton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tischler tries to clinch up.
Tischler ducks right into an uppercut from Middleton.
Middleton throws a low kick but Tischler avoids it.
Tischler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Middleton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tischler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Middleton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton tries to roll over but Tischler keeps him under control.
Middleton moves into full guard.
Tischler stopping the sweep attempt from Middleton.
Tischler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tischler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tischler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Middleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Middleton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Middleton keeping moving, preventing Tischler from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tischler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Middleton just misses with a punch to the body.
Middleton fails to land with a series of punches.
Tischler wants to counter with a clinch but Middleton pushes him away.
Tischler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Middleton wants to get back to full guard.
Tischler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tischler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tischler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Middleton wants to get back to full guard but Tischler has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Middleton is trying to control Tischler's posture but Tischler avoids it.
Tischler is trying to get an arm triangle but Middleton is defending well.
Tischler working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Tischler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tischler throws a strike aimed at the side of Middleton's head but Middleton avoids it well.
Middleton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tischler.
Middleton is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Tischler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Middleton scores with a hook to the body. Tischler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tischler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Middleton can pounce on him.
Tischler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tischler duly obliges.
Jan Tischler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tischler lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tischler.
Middleton lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tischler. That snapped Middleton's head back.
Oh Middleton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Tischler counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Middleton! He's just covering up as Tischler starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Tischler!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tubthumping by Chumbawamba kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shazaam McDaniels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras'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
17 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from McDaniels as O Palmeiras shoots in.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDaniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDaniels slaps away a takedown attempt from O Palmeiras, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by McDaniels.
McDaniels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Palmeiras defends it well.
O Palmeiras tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDaniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Palmeiras misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels keeps the fight on the outside.
McDaniels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Palmeiras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDaniels is fending him off so far but O Palmeiras persists. Nope, McDaniels circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Shazaam McDaniels has been cut.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDaniels checks a leg kick.
O Palmeiras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for O Palmeiras with that takedown attempt.
And McDaniels tries to counter it with a takedown but O Palmeiras pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown but McDaniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Palmeiras. O Palmeiras obviously looking to wear him down.
McDaniels moves out of range as O Palmeiras throws a body kick.
O Palmeiras wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
McDaniels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras throws a head kick but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Palmeiras has managed to clinch.
McDaniels prevents O Palmeiras from breaking the clinch.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but O Palmeiras is controlling him.
O Palmeiras jumps guard but McDaniels stands there with O Palmeiras around his waist. O Palmeiras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDaniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from McDaniels. No joy for O Palmeiras on that attempt.
And McDaniels tries to counter it with a takedown but O Palmeiras pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McDaniels avoids the head kick by O Palmeiras.
McDaniels stuffs the takedown.
O Palmeiras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDaniels pinned against the cage. McDaniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniels manages to avoid it.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and clinches.
McDaniels working hard to break the clinch.
McDaniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDaniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Palmeiras scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDaniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Palmeiras closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniels circles away.
Good leg kick by O Palmeiras there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and clinches up with McDaniels, looking for a takedown. O Palmeiras pushes McDaniels against the cage but McDaniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Palmeiras looks for a takedown but McDaniels sprawls well.
McDaniels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by O Palmeiras.
And McDaniels tries to counter it with a takedown but O Palmeiras pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Palmeiras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniels moves away.
McDaniels is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Palmeiras wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
O Palmeiras throws a big shot that misses.
O Palmeiras clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDaniels is looking to break free of the clinch but O Palmeiras has double underhooks.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Palmeiras has him pressed against the cage.
O Palmeiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shazaam McDaniels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Palmeiras pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Palmeiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up.
McDaniels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Palmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Palmeiras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras moves into the clinch successfully.
McDaniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Palmeiras looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Palmeiras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDaniels is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Palmeiras fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDaniels.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and clinches up with McDaniels, looking for a takedown. O Palmeiras pushes McDaniels against the cage but McDaniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDaniels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels avoids the head kick by O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras misses with a wild combination.
O Palmeiras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDaniels circles away quickly and effectively.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDaniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Palmeiras looks for a takedown but McDaniels sprawls well.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown but McDaniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Palmeiras moves into the clinch.
McDaniels breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from O Palmeiras.
And McDaniels tries to counter it with a takedown but O Palmeiras pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Palmeiras.
McDaniels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Palmeiras defends it well.
O Palmeiras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDaniels with the counter takedown but O Palmeiras avoids it easily.
O Palmeiras is looking to clinch but McDaniels is avoiding it.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up but McDaniels circles away and keeps his distance.
McDaniels feints the counter takedown.
That's four 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.
McDaniels gets tackled into the cage by O Palmeiras. O Palmeiras maintains the clinch.
McDaniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by O Palmeiras.
McDaniels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Palmeiras misses with a body kick.
McDaniels gets caught napping as O Palmeiras dives in and scores a takedown. McDaniels manages to retain guard.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but O Palmeiras isn't so interested in that idea.
O Palmeiras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDaniels pushes O Palmeiras off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shazaam McDaniels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by O Palmeiras.
And McDaniels tries to counter it with a takedown but O Palmeiras pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Palmeiras fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Palmeiras wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
McDaniels stuffs the takedown.
O Palmeiras throws a series of punches but McDaniels avoids them all with ease.
O Palmeiras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDaniels to the mat! McDaniels manages to get full guard.
O Palmeiras throwing strikes from guard but McDaniels blocks nicely.
McDaniels wants to stand but O Palmeiras is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels scrambles and gets back to his feet.
O Palmeiras doesn't manage to clinch there - McDaniels circles away.
O Palmeiras doesn't manage to clinch there - McDaniels circles away.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch there but McDaniels circles away.
McDaniels leaves O Palmeiras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDaniels feints the counter takedown.
O Palmeiras misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Palmeiras shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDaniels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Palmeiras won't allow McDaniels to get back to his feet.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels has his feet on O Palmeiras's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
O Palmeiras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but O Palmeiras won't allow it.
O Palmeiras prevents McDaniels from breaking the clinch.
O Palmeiras has had enough of the clinch but McDaniels keeps him there for the moment.
O Palmeiras manages to break the clinch.
O Palmeiras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDaniels is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Palmeiras dives in for a single leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDaniels is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch but McDaniels is having none of it.
O Palmeiras darts in looking for a takedown but McDaniels gets double underhooks and turns O Palmeiras into the cage.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by O Palmeiras.
McDaniels dodges the punch combination from O Palmeiras.
McDaniels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Palmeiras throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDaniels was covering up waiting for the punch and O Palmeiras finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDaniels has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. O Palmeiras is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shazaam McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDaniels avoids the head kick by O Palmeiras.
McDaniels feints the counter takedown.
McDaniels stuffs the takedown.
McDaniels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Palmeiras takes a swing at McDaniels's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Palmeiras throws a combination. McDaniels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Palmeiras or perhaps it was just good defense by McDaniels, which made it look bad.
McDaniels with the counter takedown but O Palmeiras avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDaniels feints the counter takedown.
No luck for O Palmeiras with that takedown attempt.
McDaniels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shazaam McDaniels.
I think O Palmeiras 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
A determined Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle lands with a good body shot.
Castle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie has an Americana. Castle didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hendo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santo Vaccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jansson comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Shut Your Mouth . Santo Vaccaro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santo Vaccaro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaccaro walks into a left hand.
Jansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vaccaro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vaccaro prevents a body shot from Jansson.
Vaccaro is looking for a takedown.
Vaccaro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jansson uses from the top position.
Jansson is fighting to break Vaccaro's control of his arms but Vaccaro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vaccaro is trying to keep Jansson in close.
Vaccaro pulls Jansson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansson stopping the sweep attempt from Vaccaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaccaro keeps trying to improve his position.
Vaccaro trying to control the position.
Vaccaro pulls Jansson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jansson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vaccaro shoots and misses
letting Jansson counter with a right hand.
Vaccaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jansson.
Vaccaro tries for a takedown but Jansson circles away easily
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimmy Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santo Vaccaro.
Vaccaro has managed to clinch.
Vaccaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jansson is keeping busy.
Jansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaccaro wants to take the fight to the mat but Jansson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jansson pushes Vaccaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaccaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaccaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jansson counters with a nice body shot.
Vaccaro looks winded!
Jansson throws an overhand right that has Vaccaro reeling! Jansson follows up with more punches and Vaccaro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Jansson!
An out of breath Jimmy Jansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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31
269 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens has managed to clinch.
Owens gets underhooks to prevent Barnett's takedown attempt.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
Owens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett has Owens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Owens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnny Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Barnett.
Owens instigates a clinch.
Barnett takes a shot to the head.
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
Owens stalling in the clinch.
Owens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnett.
Barnett looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Owens lands with a right to the head.
Barnett takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Owens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Owens pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnetts head.
Owens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnett's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Owens pushes Barnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnett is rocked!
A hook to the body from Owens.
Barnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
Owens presses Barnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnett seems to have recovered his senses.
Owens lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Barnett to his knees! Owens keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Owens!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperII is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juhani Vihervuori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihervuori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TupperII tries for a takedown but Vihervuori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
TupperII closes the distance and clinches up with Vihervuori, looking for a takedown. TupperII pushes Vihervuori against the cage but Vihervuori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Vihervuori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TupperII closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
TupperII looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vihervuori has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
TupperII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vihervuori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperII.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihervuori trying to hold on to TupperII's head to control him but TupperII postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori looking for submissions off his back.
TupperII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TupperII looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw TupperII working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
TupperII looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vihervuori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vihervuori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vihervuori working a defensive guard here.
Vihervuori keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
Vihervuori looking to hit a scissor sweep but TupperII is one step ahead there.
Vihervuori had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII has gone for a leg lock! Vihervuori slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperII's guard.
TupperII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vihervuori defends well.
TupperII keeping full guard, as Vihervuori tries to pass.
TupperII is trying to keep Vihervuori in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihervuori won't allow TupperII to sweep him here.
TupperII wants to improve his position but instead Vihervuori has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori wants to work for an arm triangle but TupperII is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TupperII wants to control but Vihervuori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vihervuori tries to pass to full mount but TupperII defends it.
Vihervuori moves into full mount! TupperII won't be happy about that!
TupperII slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
TupperII is looking to control Vihervuori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TupperII avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vihervuori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vihervuori tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Vihervuori dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
TupperII dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihervuori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TupperII walks into a left hand.
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Vihervuori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by TupperII.
Vihervuori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TupperII manages to avoid it.
TupperII shoots in looking for a takedown but Vihervuori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TupperII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
TupperII has a takedown stuffed.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
TupperII will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vihervuori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vihervuori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihervuori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
TupperII keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TupperII shoots in looking for a takedown but Vihervuori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TupperII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vihervuori throws the kick towards the body but TupperII avoids it.
TupperII is looking to clinch but Vihervuori is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII blocks a jab.
Vihervuori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TupperII manages to avoid it.
And TupperII tries to counter it with a takedown but Vihervuori pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobby TupperII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihervuori misses with an uppercut. TupperII saw that one coming.
TupperII drives through with a takedown into Vihervuori's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vihervuori trying to control the position.
Bobby TupperII has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vihervuori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TupperII.
Vihervuori is looking for a triangle but TupperII pushes his legs off easily.
TupperII has gone for a leg lock! Vihervuori slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperII's guard.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet but Vihervuori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori looking to pass the guard.
Vihervuori advances position into side control!
TupperII is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on TupperII's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vihervuori tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vihervuori has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vihervuori tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vihervuori has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
TupperII tries to bench press Vihervuori off him but Vihervuori keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
TupperII is not content to let Vihervuori control the position.
Vihervuori advances nicely into full mount.
Vihervuori is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TupperII can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
TupperII is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vihervuori cracks TupperII with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vihervuori sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
TupperII tries to hold on but Vihervuori pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori goes for an armbar but he's not got it… TupperII turns into him and now he's in Vihervuori's guard.
Vihervuori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
Vihervuori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
TupperII postures up and lands a big shot to Vihervuori's brow.
Vihervuori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperII can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vihervuori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vihervuori is controlling TupperII's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Vihervuori dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
TupperII has his takedown stuffed
and Vihervuori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TupperII displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vihervuori throws out the jab.
TupperII scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
TupperII is trying to get an arm triangle but Vihervuori is defending well.
Vihervuori is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked TupperII off and has taken his back!
TupperII trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vihervuori has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of TupperII's body.
I really don't envy TupperII right now.
Vihervuori is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. TupperII is defending well though. Vihervuori let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperII tries to escape but Vihervuori has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori controlling the position well here. TupperII rolled but Vihervuori kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
TupperII trying to get back to his feet but Vihervuori is in full control for now.
Vihervuori tightening his grip on TupperII, looking for the choke.
Vihervuori is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but TupperII has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
TupperII manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vihervuori's guard. Nice work there by TupperII.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throws an elbow that misses. Vihervuori uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in TupperII's guard. Nice move by Vihervuori!
Vihervuori pushes down on TupperII's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vihervuori prevents TupperII from improving his position.
Juhani Vihervuori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Vihervuori seems content to control.
Vihervuori trying to pass the guard but TupperII defending well.
TupperII is trying to stand back up but Vihervuori is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII won't allow Vihervuori to pass to mount.
TupperII slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vihervuori's corner is telling him to maintain position.
TupperII trying to control the position.
TupperII wants to control but Vihervuori passes easily into half guard.
Vihervuori stalling.
Vihervuori passes to full mount!
TupperII is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TupperII is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vihervuori content just to control the position here.
Vihervuori has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
TupperII wants to control but Vihervuori is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vihervuori controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Vihervuori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vihervuori 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Vihervuori!
Juhani Vihervuori seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Smudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smudge comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad of The Big Boy. Jason Taylor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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231 lbs
8 - 16 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daryl Smudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Smudge shows good takedown defense.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smudge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smudge trying to control the position here.
Taylor trying to control but Smudge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Smudge blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smudge dives on top into guard.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smudge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smudge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Smudge tries to pass.
Smudge preventing the sweep.
Taylor trying to strike off his back.
Taylor 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.
Smudge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smudge cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smudge works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Smudge pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smudge lands a nice short elbow.
Smudge is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Smudge wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Smudge has control of the leg.
Smudge working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smudge is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smudge trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Smudge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Smudge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is looking to get back to full guard here but Smudge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor is not content to let Smudge control the position.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smudge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Smudge working away.
Smudge scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Jason Taylor has been cut.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smudge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Smudge's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Smudge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Taylor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smudge but Smudge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Smudge. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Smudge tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smudge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daryl Smudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smudge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Smudge tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is working for a kimura here but Smudge manages to reverse the position and he's now in Taylor's guard.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Smudge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Smudge from controlling successfully.
Smudge slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smudge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor missing with punches from the bottom.
Smudge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smudge lands strikes from half guard.
That has opened up Jason Taylor's cut even more.
Smudge passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smudge is staying active.
Smudge lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor is rocked!
The cut above Jason Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Taylor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daryl Smudge!
After the fight, Daryl Smudge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Solo Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Han Solo Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berganovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Berger sprawls well. He's pushed Berganovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berger is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berganovic is defended easily by Berger.
Berganovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Berganovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Berger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Han Solo Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobo Berganovic.
Berger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Berganovic.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berganovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berganovic throws a jab when Berger was well out of range.
Berger throwing a counter right hand but Berganovic manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic feints and as Berger raises his hands in defense, Berganovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berganovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Berger's guard.
Berganovic wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Berger's closed guard. He's half up but Berger has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Berger pivots and extends the arm, Berganovic falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Berger! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Solo Berger!
Han Solo Berger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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186 lbs
37 - 33 - 1 |
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195 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Espiridion Araya!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov avoids the body shot from Araya.
Kulakov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Araya. Araya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Araya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulakov lands a nice looking body shot.
Araya misses with a hook
and Kulakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Araya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Araya.
Araya slips a straight right by Kulakov.
Araya tries to counter by closing the distance.
Araya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Araya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulakov throws a hook but Araya avoids it easily.
As Kulakov backs off Araya throws a huge counter combo but Kulakov manages to avoid it all.
Araya drops his hands momentarily and Kulakov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Araya is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov feints with a jab and clips Araya right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Araya is sent crashing into the canvas and Kulakov leaps in for the kill! Araya tries to get to his feet but Kulakov is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Araya is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
Viktor Kulakov is the new middleweight champion!
Viktor Kulakov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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