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INFAMOUS - 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Paulister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ron MacDonald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Paulister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulister will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paulister.
MacDonald is looking to clinch.
Paulister shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Paulister controlling him for the moment.
Paulister prevents MacDonald from getting back to his feet.
Paulister 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.
MacDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paulister closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paulister wants to control but MacDonald is keeping him busy.
MacDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
MacDonald is trying to keep Paulister in close.
MacDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Paulister puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position.
Paulister wants to pass the guard but MacDonald is defending well.
Paulister trying to control from half guard but MacDonald is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacDonald leaves Paulister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulister fails to land with a series of punches.
Paulister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
Ron MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Paulister.
Paulister drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paulister looks gassed!
MacDonald 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.
Paulister trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulister is one step ahead there.
MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald controls Paulister momentarily but Paulister frees himself.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Paulister from controlling successfully.
Paulister postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacDonald shoots and misses
and Paulister counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacDonald won't be happy with that.
Paulister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacDonald, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Paulister dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paulister counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paulister prevents MacDonald from improving his position.
Paulister is looking to advance position but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald wants to get back to full guard.
MacDonald gets full guard.
MacDonald pulls Paulister in close to his closed guard and prevents Paulister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald is trying to control the position but Paulister postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulister wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Paulister drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacDonald!
Paulister regains half guard.
Paulister is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paulister defending well though.
Paulister is pressing down on MacDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulister pulls MacDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Paulister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacDonald.
Paulister looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulister, not yet.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Paulister keeps moving.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacDonald throwing strikes from guard but Paulister blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacDonald closes the distance but Paulister moves to the side
and Paulister counters with a one-two to the body.
Paulister tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paulister did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Paulister is working from the bottom.
Paulister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulister preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacDonald not doing much here.
Paulister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paulister is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Paulister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A solid body kick from MacDonald.
Paulister throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
Ron MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paulister did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.
Paulister is trying to control but can't.
MacDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulister on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulister is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
MacDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paulister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulister is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacDonald fails with the takedown
and Paulister counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paulister wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Paulister landing some decent shots from guard.
MacDonald keeping full guard, as Paulister tries to pass.
MacDonald is looking to stand up but Paulister isn't so interested in that idea.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Paulister from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacDonald wants to control the position but Paulister says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Paulister throwing shots but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
Luke Paulister has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paulister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paulister keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Paulister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacDonald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulister is pulling down on MacDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from MacDonald, at least for the moment.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Paulister manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Paulister scoring with some ground and pound.
MacDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luke Paulister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulister passes into half guard.
Paulister trying to control from half guard but MacDonald is working away.
Paulister is stalling here. MacDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Paulister seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Paulister gets back to half guard.
Paulister wants to improve his position but MacDonald is controlling well.
Ron MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron MacDonald.
I think Paulister 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Paulister!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between killa bazilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, killa bazilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Radcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from bazilla.
Radcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
bazilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Radcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blake Radcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Radcliffe scores with a decent looking hook.
Radcliffe lunges at bazilla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by bazilla's hand.
Radcliffe thuds his right hand into bazilla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Radcliffe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Radcliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Radcliffe connects with a jab.
bazilla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Radcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Radcliffe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
bazilla avoids the body shot from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe throws a series of punches but bazilla moves out of range.
bazilla is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Radcliffe's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bazilla thows a huge punch but Radcliffe dodges it nicely.
bazilla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
bazilla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
bazilla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
bazilla wants to free his trapped foot but Radcliffe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
bazilla is trying to control. Radcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Radcliffe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Radcliffe.
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.
bazilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Radcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bazilla drops back looking for a leg! Radcliffe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radcliffe manages to kick bazilla off! bazilla jumps back into Radcliffe's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bazilla shoots in looking for a takedown. Radcliffe tries to sprawl out of it but bazilla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radcliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Radcliffe. No joy for bazilla on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for killa bazilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bazilla tries to clinch but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Radcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between bazilla's hands.
Radcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but bazilla manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bazilla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but bazilla seems unphased.
Radcliffe misses with a double jab.
Radcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Radcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bazilla slips a jab and a cross from Radcliffe.
bazilla fails with a takedown attempt.
bazilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radcliffe but Radcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radcliffe. bazilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radcliffe lands with a hook. bazilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Radcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown by bazilla or perhaps it was just good defense by Radcliffe which made him look bad.
Radcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bazilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Radcliffe's waist but Radcliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bazilla off to one side.
Radcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Radcliffe misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Radcliffe does no damage.
bazilla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Radcliffe throws a nice looking combination but bazilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
bazilla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radcliffe.
bazilla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Radcliffe slaps away a takedown attempt from bazilla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
bazilla is breathing heavily.
bazilla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Radcliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Radcliffe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Radcliffe duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Radcliffe dominated that round.
That's time! bazilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Radcliffe throws a nice looking combination but bazilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radcliffe tries to bum rush bazilla with a series of wild strikes but bazilla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for Radcliffe.
Radcliffe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
bazilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bazilla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
bazilla dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
bazilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Radcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bazilla.
Radcliffe lands with a straight right. bazilla didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bazilla.
bazilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches bazilla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
bazilla is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bazilla misses with an elbow from the bottom.
bazilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
bazilla is working hard here to advance position.
bazilla manages to get back to half guard.
Radcliffe wants to control but bazilla is keeping him busy.
bazilla is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. bazilla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bazilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now bazilla is on top in guard.
Radcliffe can't keep his opponent in guard - bazilla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
bazilla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bazilla unloads with some shots from mount but Radcliffe bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bazilla goes for an armbar but Radcliffe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Radcliffe.
bazilla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Radcliffe uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bazilla is trying to control Radcliffe's posture but Radcliffe avoids it.
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.
bazilla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bazilla sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Radcliffe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
bazilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Radcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Radcliffe thows a body shot but no joy.
bazilla shoots and misses
and Radcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
bazilla fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for killa bazilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radcliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bazilla fails with the takedown.
Radcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bazilla dives in and grabs Radcliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radcliffe pushes down on bazilla's head and hops out.
Radcliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Radcliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
killa bazilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bazilla walks into a jab.
No luck for bazilla with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Radcliffe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Radcliffe.
Radcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Radcliffe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Radcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from bazilla.
Radcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt bazilla.
Radcliffe misses with the combination.
Radcliffe tries to bum rush bazilla with a series of wild strikes but bazilla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
bazilla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radcliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for bazilla with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe lands a jab-cross combination.
Radcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Radcliffe there.
Radcliffe misses with a head kick.
Radcliffe scores with a jab. bazilla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Radcliffe takes a swing at bazilla's ribcage but misses.
bazilla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radcliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
bazilla dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
Nice uppercut lands for Radcliffe. That snapped bazilla's head back.
bazilla tries to clinch but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Radcliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radcliffe looks to land a combination but bazilla avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bazilla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radcliffe is fending him off so far but bazilla persists. Nope, Radcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
bazilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radcliffe circles away.
Radcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Radcliffe.
Blake Radcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bazilla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Radcliffe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
bazilla walks into a stiff left hand from Radcliffe.
bazilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radcliffe pinned against the cage. Radcliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
killa bazilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bazilla blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radcliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - bazilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
bazilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
bazilla swings for the body but Radcliffe moves out of range.
Radcliffe tries to work over bazilla's front leg with a kick but bazilla checks it.
bazilla shoots and misses
and Radcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Radcliffe lands with a good body shot.
Radcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
Radcliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
bazilla looks to land a body kick but Radcliffe moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Radcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Radcliffe 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Radcliffe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eldridge Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eldridge Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Qualls!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qualls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qualls gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bronson.
Qualls looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Qualls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Qualls looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Qualls misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Qualls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qualls working a defensive guard here.
Qualls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qualls working for a triangle but Bronson defends it easily.
Qualls working for a triangle but Bronson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson wanted to stand there but Qualls had control of the position.
Qualls wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment.
Qualls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qualls looks gassed!
Bronson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Qualls is working an open guard so Bronson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls rushes Bronson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson is trying to force a seperation but Qualls has the dominant position.
Bronson wants to get back to striking at distance but Qualls won't allow it.
Qualls has Bronson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Qualls pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bronson tumbling to the mat - Qualls dives into Bronson's guard.
Qualls in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qualls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bronson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Qualls, into his guard.
Qualls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bronson darts in trying to clinch
and Qualls counters with an inside leg kick.
Bronson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Qualls counters with a leg kick.
Qualls tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a combination. Qualls tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bronson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Qualls circles away.
Qualls misses with a body shot.
Qualls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eldridge Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Qualls.
Qualls takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson closes the distance but Qualls moves to the side
and Qualls counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson pushes Qualls off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bronson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Qualls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson wants to clinch.
Qualls takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Qualls counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldridge Bronson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qualls fails with a takedown attempt.
Qualls slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Qualls is just out of range.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bronson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Qualls is squirming around, avoiding Bronson's attempts to control the action.
Qualls is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qualls tries to hold on but Bronson pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Qualls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Qualls tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
Qualls moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson wants to stand but Qualls has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Qualls working for a triangle but Bronson defends it easily.
Bronson wants to stand but Qualls is controlling his posture from full guard.
Noah Qualls has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Qualls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bronson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
Qualls drops back looking for a leg! Bronson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bronson manages to kick Qualls off! Qualls jumps back into Bronson's guard.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Qualls is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Qualls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Qualls is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bronson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Qualls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson manages to get back to half guard.
Qualls looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bronson is trying to control but can't.
Qualls sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Qualls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qualls passes to full mount!
Qualls working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Qualls landing punches.
Qualls scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bronson?
Bronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qualls on the ground.
Bronson tries to buck Qualls off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Qualls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Qualls has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
Qualls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronson can't break the clinch.
Qualls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qualls scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson tries to clinch
and Qualls counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronson thinking.
Qualls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson tries to clinch but Qualls moves out of range.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Qualls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Qualls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qualls throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Qualls wants to clinch.
Bronson tries to clinch up
and Qualls counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Qualls.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Qualls works his foot free and advances to mount.
Qualls landing strikes, looking to finish!
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.
Qualls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bronson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Qualls jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bronson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bronson and Qualls has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Qualls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Qualls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Bronson pushes Qualls away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Qualls gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls working away.
Qualls trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.
Qualls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bronson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bronson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Qualls landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qualls working the ground and pound.
Qualls trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Qualls advances nicely into full mount.
Qualls goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bronson is on top in guard.
Qualls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bronson is aware though and is defending well.
Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qualls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Qualls's legs - danger averted.
Qualls looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Qualls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qualls 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Qualls!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Meoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meoff has chosen IRONMAN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Meoff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Meoff!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meoff misses with a head kick.
Meoff is looking to clinch.
Meoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shepherd shoots in but Meoff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shepherd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meoff tries to clinch but Shepherd is having none of it.
Meoff throws a right hand that Shepherd ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepherd also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd gets a takedown into half guard.
Shepherd blocks the strikes from Meoff.
Shepherd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meoff defends it well.
Shepherd is working for a kimura but Meoff is defending it quite comfortably.
Meoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meoff looking for a guillotine here but Shepherd defends easily.
Shepherd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd has gone for a leg lock! Meoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shepherd's guard.
Shepherd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Meoff escapes and throws Shepherd's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Meoff stands up and beckons Shepherd to his feet.
Meoff scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meoff throws and low kick but Shepherd moves out of range easily.
Jack Meoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meoff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shepherd checks it well.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shepherd has isolated one of Meoff's arms. Meoff looking to fight him off but Shepherd twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Shepherd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devlin Juko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine of Your Love. Juko has chosen I'm Back - T.I as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Devlin Juko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devlin Juko!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Juko tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Juko drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Juko breaks from the clinch.
Juko moves into the clinch successfully.
Juko lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Butch Williams has been cut.
Juko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Juko - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Juko. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Juko circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Williams drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Juko follows Williams to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devlin Juko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiberias Rockefellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerabatsos comes to the cage accompanied by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Looking Out My Backdoor. Rockefellor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stand Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Donald Kerabatsos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiberias Rockefellor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefellor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kerabatsos actively working from the bottom here.
Kerabatsos wants to get back to full guard.
Kerabatsos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockefellor.
Kerabatsos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockefellor pulls his head out easily.
Kerabatsos taking some punishment here, with Rockefellor in his half guard.
Rockefellor seems to be working for a kimura but Kerabatsos defends the submission attempt.
Rockefellor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rockefellor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerabatsos has one foot on Rockefellor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rockefellor shoots in and bounces Kerabatsos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rockefellor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockefellor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rockefellor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefellor is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerabatsos has wrist control.
Kerabatsos trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerabatsos is adopting a defensive guard.
Kerabatsos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerabatsos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockefellor.
Kerabatsos keeping full guard, as Rockefellor tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Kerabatsos does no damage.
Rockefellor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerabatsos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockefellor somewhat.
Rockefellor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kerabatsos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rockefellor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rockefellor looks gassed!
Kerabatsos trying to keep a closed guard but Rockefellor is proving a slippery customer.
Kerabatsos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos looking for a guillotine here but Rockefellor defends easily.
Rockefellor is in close to Kerabatsos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockefellor won't allow Kerabatsos to sweep him here.
Rockefellor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockefellor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rockefellor is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerabatsos has wrist control.
Rockefellor postures up in Kerabatsos's guard and throws a big left but Kerabatsos blocks it.
Rockefellor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerabatsos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kerabatsos trying to keep a closed guard but Rockefellor is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerabatsos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiberias Rockefellor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefellor shoots in but Kerabatsos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rockefellor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos clinches up against the cage.
Kerabatsos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kerabatsos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rockefellor working for a triangle but Kerabatsos defends it easily.
Kerabatsos stopping the sweep attempt from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor keeping moving, preventing Kerabatsos from controlling successfully.
Kerabatsos is looking to stand up but Rockefellor won't let him.
Rockefellor working for a triangle but Kerabatsos defends it easily.
Kerabatsos wants to stand but Rockefellor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rockefellor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerabatsos defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos wants to pass the guard but Rockefellor is keeping the position.
Kerabatsos passes Rockefellor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockefellor looking for submissions off his back.
Kerabatsos trying to control the action but Rockefellor is working from the bottom.
Rockefellor missing with punches from the bottom.
Rockefellor tries to get to full guard but Kerabatsos has control of the leg.
Kerabatsos tries to pass to full mount but Rockefellor defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiberias Rockefellor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kerabatsos leaves Rockefellor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerabatsos misses with a few strikes there.
Rockefellor closes the distance and clinches up with Kerabatsos, looking for a takedown. Rockefellor pushes Kerabatsos against the cage but Kerabatsos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rockefellor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiberias Rockefellor.
Rockefellor shoots in but Kerabatsos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerabatsos lands with a straight right. Rockefellor didn't see that one coming.
Kerabatsos wants to clinch up but Rockefellor keeps it at a distance.
Kerabatsos misses with the combination.
Kerabatsos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kerabatsos stalks Rockefellor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rockefellor's face. Rockefellor staggers backwards, shaken.
Kerabatsos misses with a few strikes there.
Rockefellor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kerabatsos's waist but Kerabatsos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockefellor off to one side.
Rockefellor looks for a takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well.
Kerabatsos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockefellor shoots and misses
and Kerabatsos counters with a single leg into guard. Rockefellor didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerabatsos trying to control but Rockefellor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos wants to get up but he can't break Rockefellor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rockefellor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerabatsos defends well.
Kerabatsos wants to control from the top but Rockefellor keeps moving.
Rockefellor 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.
Rockefellor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerabatsos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kerabatsos trying to control but Rockefellor is working from the bottom.
Kerabatsos advances to half guard.
Kerabatsos is looking to take a break and control but Rockefellor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like Kerabatsos is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor is looking to improve his position.
Kerabatsos controlling the action here.
Kerabatsos is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockefellor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tiberias Rockefellor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockefellor punching from the bottom.
Rockefellor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerabatsos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerabatsos's back!
Kerabatsos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rockefellor is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Rockefellor gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Rockefellor gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Rockefellor apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kerabatsos rushes Rockefellor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kerabatsos manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor gets the takedown into side control.
Kerabatsos wants to control but Rockefellor postures up.
Kerabatsos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerabatsos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rockefellor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rockefellor cracks Kerabatsos with a big right hand but Kerabatsos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rockefellor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rockefellor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerabatsos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kerabatsos wants to control but Rockefellor postures up.
Rockefellor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kerabatsos looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rockefellor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kerabatsos is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rockefellor lets go of the hold and Kerabatsos can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiberias Rockefellor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy van Persi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Submaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Persi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wolfsheim. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy van Persi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJJ Submaster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Persi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Submaster.
Submaster slips under a jab from van Persi.
Submaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from van Persi.
van Persi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Submaster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van Persi is looking for a sweep.
Submaster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, van Persi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Submaster is trying to get an arm triangle but van Persi is defending well.
Submaster is looking to take a break and control but van Persi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Submaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Submaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
van Persi tries to buck Submaster off but Submaster is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Persi struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Submaster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
van Persi is looking for a sweep.
Submaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Submaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Submaster tries for a kimura but van Persi is defending well.
van Persi manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
van Persi tries to roll over but Submaster keeps him under control.
van Persi is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Submaster seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Submaster wants to control but van Persi is keeping him busy.
van Persi is looking for a sweep. Submaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
van Persi is refusing to be controlled, as Submaster sits in half guard.
Submaster trying to work for an americana but van Persi has managed to regain full guard.
Submaster looks gassed!
van Persi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Submaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Submaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
van Persi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Submaster has picked van Persi up and slammed him! van Persi can't keep hold of the triangle and Submaster manages to pass to side control!
Submaster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Submaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but van Persi keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Submaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
van Persi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Submaster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
van Persi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Submaster passes to full mount!
Submaster avoids the attempt from van Persi to control.
Submaster swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and van Persi is now in Submaster's guard. A big mistake from Submaster there, giving up the dominant position!
van Persi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Submaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. van Persi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Submaster is on top in guard.
Submaster looking to pass the guard.
van Persi has his foot on Submaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Submaster works his way back into a safe position though.
van Persi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Submaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Submaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Submaster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Roy van Persi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
van Persi throws a big shot that misses.
Submaster looks for a takedown but van Persi sprawls well.
van Persi misses with a hook.
van Persi throws a shot from downtown. Submaster moves away and avoids it.
van Persi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
van Persi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Submaster blocks a jab.
Roy van Persi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
van Persi lands a nice hook to Submaster's body. Submaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Submaster ducks under a wild hook from van Persi.
van Persi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Submaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by van Persi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Persi avoids the head kick by Submaster.
Submaster closes the distance and clinches up with van Persi, looking for a takedown. Submaster pushes van Persi against the cage but van Persi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Submaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from van Persi.
van Persi misses with an uppercut.
van Persi scores with a shot to the body.
Submaster misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as van Persi checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Submaster.
van Persi looks to land a left hand but Submaster moved out of range nicely.
Submaster defending well as van Persi loads up on a big left hand.
Submaster throws out a loose jab but van Persi uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Submaster defending well as van Persi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from van Persi misses its intended target.
van Persi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Submaster fails with a takedown attempt.
Roy van Persi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJJ Submaster.
van Persi scores with a nice right hand.
van Persi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and van Persi duly obliges.
van Persi throws a hook to the side of Submaster's head but Submaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Submaster slips a straight right by van Persi.
van Persi blocks the body kick.
Submaster takes a swing at van Persi's ribcage but misses.
Submaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submaster 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.
van Persi trying to control but Submaster postures up.
Submaster wants to free his trapped foot but van Persi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Submaster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and van Persi defends it well.
Submaster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so van Persi is just riding it out for now. Submaster eventually gives up the hold.
Submaster is breathing heavily.
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.
van Persi looking for submissions off his back.
Submaster is looking for a kimura but van Persi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Submaster to get the leverage.
Submaster wants to work for an arm triangle but van Persi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
van Persi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from van Persi misses its intended target.
van Persi missing with a left hand there. Submaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
van Persi lands a nice shot that snaps Submaster's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy van Persi dominated that second round.
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!
van Persi lands a slapping body shot.
van Persi misses with a hook. Submaster ducked under it nicely.
BJJ Submaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Submaster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
van Persi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Submaster tries to free his leg and advance position but van Persi is retaining full guard.
Submaster advances position into side control!
Submaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. van Persi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Submaster trying to control the action but van Persi is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
van Persi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Submaster's best efforts.
Submaster seems to be looking for submissions.
van Persi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Submaster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but van Persi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Submaster has van Persi in his guard.
van Persi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submaster looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! van Persi has picked Submaster up and slammed him! Submaster can't keep hold of the triangle and van Persi manages to pass to side control!
Submaster is looking to reverse the position.
van Persi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Submaster is trying to escape and van Persi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Submaster is forced to tap! Nice work there by van Persi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy van Persi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stoner McWeeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoner McWeeder has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stoner McWeeder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McWeeder on the side of the head.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWeeder manages to avoid it.
McWeeder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McWeeder fails to land with a series of punches.
McWeeder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWeeder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McWeeder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Staal is rocked!
Staal with a hook.
Oh Staal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
McWeeder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McWeeder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Staal seems to have got his legs back now.
McWeeder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McWeeder doesn't seem bothered though.
McWeeder throws a right hand that Staal ducks under and follows up with a left that Staal also avoids with ease.
Staal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McWeeder counters with a three punch combo that has Staal backing up. Staal nods at McWeeder to acknowledge the strikes.
Staal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Staal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McWeeder circles away quickly and effectively.
Staal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Staal does it's job there.
Staal dodges the punch combination from McWeeder.
Staal blocks a jab.
Staal throws a series of punches but McWeeder avoids them all with ease.
McWeeder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McWeeder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McWeeder looks gassed!
Staal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal tries to bum rush McWeeder with a series of wild strikes but McWeeder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Staal connects with a body shot.
Staal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McWeeder counters with a two punch combo.
McWeeder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Staal there.
McWeeder throws a hook to the side of Staal's head but Staal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWeeder lands a jab-cross combination.
McWeeder loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Staal throws a series of punches but McWeeder moves out of range.
Staal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal scores with a nice right hand.
Staal dips to his left and cracks McWeeder with an uppercut!
McWeeder throws a leg kick but Staal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Staal lands a jab to McWeeder's midsection.
McWeeder is working the combinations to good effect here.
McWeeder swinging wildly here.
Staal staying out of range there.
Staal scores with a shot to the body.
Staal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staal lands a glancing blow to the side of McWeeder's head.
McWeeder is rocked!
Staal closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks McWeeder out cold! McWeeder corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brooks Staal!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbows Fisticuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisticuff has chosen All the Above as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guilherme Cunha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elbows Fisticuff!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cunha throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cunha tries for a kimura but Fisticuff is defending well.
Cunha 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.
Fisticuff is trying to buck Cunha off.
Cunha is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fisticuff looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cunha gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fisticuff is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cunha lets go of the hold and Fisticuff can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guilherme Cunha!
Guilherme Cunha retains his bantamweight title!
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