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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igor Szalanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canelo Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Szalanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Canelo Jhonson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jhonson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jhonson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jhonson pulls Szalanski into guard.
Szalanski is fighting to break Jhonson's control of his arms but Jhonson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Szalanski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jhonson on the ground.
Szalanski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Szalanski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jhonson pushes Szalanski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Szalanski slips a jab and a cross from Jhonson.
Szalanski closes the distance but Jhonson moves to the side
and Jhonson counters with a three punch combo that has Szalanski backing up. Szalanski nods at Jhonson to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Jhonson both land. Nice combination.
Szalanski shoots in and drives through. Jhonson sprawls well.
Szalanski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Szalanski does no damage.
Szalanski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jhonson looks gassed!
Jhonson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szalanski wants to pass to mount but Jhonson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson kicks off Szalanski and gets to his feet.
Szalanski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jhonson.
Szalanski moves into the clinch.
Szalanski manages to break the clinch.
Szalanski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Szalanski has closed the distance and engaged Jhonson in a clinch.
Jhonson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Szalanski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jhonson won't allow Szalanski to get back to his feet.
Szalanski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jhonson is one step ahead there.
Szalanski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Szalanski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szalanski is really struggling to control Jhonson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jhonson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jhonson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jhonson takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Szalanski looking for a takedown.
Szalanski breaks from the clinch.
Jhonson misses with a double jab
and Szalanski counters with a left and a right that stings Jhonson.
Szalanski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jhonson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jhonson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szalanski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szalanski tries to pull guard but Jhonson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Szalanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jhonson is trying to trip Szalanski. He has hold of a leg but Szalanski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jhonson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szalanski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szalanski has a closed guard, preventing Jhonson from standing up.
Szalanski tries to strike from the bottom.
Szalanski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szalanski kicks Jhonson off and gets to his feet.
Szalanski wants to clinch up but Jhonson keeps it at a distance.
Szalanski wants to clinch
and Jhonson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Szalanski's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson won't allow Szalanski to sweep him here.
Jhonson wants to get up but he can't break Szalanski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jhonson preventing the sweep.
Szalanski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Szalanski landing shots from mount.
Jhonson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Szalanski working Jhonson over with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Szalanski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Szalanski raining down shots from the mount!
Jhonson is trying to stand.
Szalanski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jhonson wants to control but Szalanski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jhonson regains half guard.
Jhonson wants to get back to his feet.
Szalanski wants to pass to mount but Jhonson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jhonson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Szalanski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jhonson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Szalanski is looking to defend but Jhonson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Szalanski! Jhonson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Szalanski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Canelo Jhonson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean gets a clinch.
Mack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bean smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Bean.
Bean pushes Mack up against the cage in a clinch.
Bean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mack wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Bean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Bean scores with a hook to the body.
Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Bean.
Bean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bean is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mack shoots for a double leg takedown but Bean sprawls well. He's pushed Mack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bean as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mack shoots in for a double leg but Bean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Mack has a takedown stuffed.
Mack tries to clinch there but Bean circles away.
Bean moves into the clinch successfully.
Bean pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bean prevents it.
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean catches Mack napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mack to the canvas!
Mack is rocked!
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh Mack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mack keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Bean tries to stand but Mack is controlling from the bottom.
Mack seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Bean postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack tries to strike from the bottom.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Mack wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bean rushes Mack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Bean.
Bean is trying to break the clinch but Mack has him pressed against the cage.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean stuffs the takedown.
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Mack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bean tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
Bean throws a body punch but Mack moves out of range.
Mack shoots in for a double leg but Bean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bean tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
Mack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bean but Bean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bean keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mack won't allow Bean to get back to his feet.
Mack with a nice head shot there.
Mack scoring with some ground and pound.
Mack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mack 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack postures up.
Mack prevents Bean from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bean is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bean instigates a clinch.
Bean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bean tries to break the clinch but Mack is controlling the position.
Bean gets through Mack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mack wants a takedown but no success here.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bean works Mack's body with a nice hook.
Mack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack stops Bean from getting back to his feet.
Mack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bean defending well though.
Mack is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bean is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Mack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Muir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiddell has chosen DMX - Where my dogs at as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Muir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big head kick from Chiddell and Muir is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Muir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chiddell on the ground.
Chiddell prevents Muir from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muir looking for a sweep. Not yet Muir, not yet.
Chiddell stays in close to Muir's body and controls the position.
Chiddell lands a couple of elbows.
Chiddell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muir is rocked!
Chiddell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Muir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chiddell gets to his feet - Muir follows without any prompting.
Chiddell slips a jab and a cross from Muir.
Chiddell rushes Muir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiddell has hold of one of Muir's legs. Muir is fighting the takedown attempt but Chiddell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Muir seems to have got his legs back now.
Chiddell looking to pass the guard.
Chiddell stopping the sweep attempt from Muir.
Chiddell stays in close to Muir's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Chiddell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell won't allow Muir to get back to his feet.
Chiddell postures up and lands a big shot to Muir's brow.
Muir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chiddell controls the pace.
Chiddell looks gassed!
Chiddell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Muir, up you get!
Muir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chiddell keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Muir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chiddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muir looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chiddell as he avoids it easily.
Chiddell scores a takedown into full mount!
Chiddell looking to ground and pound but Muir is blocking nicely.
Muir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell looking to finish Muir with some ground and pound. This is bad for Muir!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Chiddell with the ground and pound from mount.
Chiddell punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Chiddell.
Chiddell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Chiddell.
Muir is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Chiddell locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Muir is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luck Chiddell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiden MacMadchea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacMadchea comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling by The Clash. Aiden MacMadchea is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Aiden MacMadchea!
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, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMadchea gets a takedown into half guard.
MacMadchea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacMadchea tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
MacMadchea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson trying to hold on to MacMadchea's head to control him but MacMadchea postures up.
Johnson is staying active underneath MacMadchea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but MacMadchea pulls his head out easily.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but MacMadchea has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacMadchea counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMadchea trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacMadchea is one step ahead there.
MacMadchea controlling from the top position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
MacMadchea gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MacMadchea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
MacMadchea is breathing heavily.
Johnson stands up from MacMadchea's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacMadchea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden MacMadchea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMadchea breaks from the clinch.
MacMadchea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
MacMadchea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson is not content to let MacMadchea control the position.
Johnson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
MacMadchea taking a breather here.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacMadchea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson trying to control the action but MacMadchea is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but MacMadchea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is taking a breather. MacMadchea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacMadchea is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacMadchea is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to stand up but MacMadchea is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but MacMadchea is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but MacMadchea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacMadchea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
MacMadchea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacMadchea's guard.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacMadchea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden MacMadchea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacMadchea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacMadchea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
MacMadchea works his way to his opponent's back.
MacMadchea tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
MacMadchea lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
MacMadchea tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Johnson trying to control the hands but MacMadchea won't let him.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMadchea is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
MacMadchea is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson trying to control the hands but MacMadchea won't let him.
MacMadchea doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
MacMadchea keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two 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.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but MacMadchea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacMadchea wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacMadchea won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
MacMadchea is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacMadchea wants to get back to full guard.
MacMadchea is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacMadchea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MacMadchea has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
MacMadchea is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacMadchea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacMadchea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacMadchea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMadchea has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
MacMadchea wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and MacMadchea counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
MacMadchea passes into half guard.
MacMadchea is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacMadchea to get the leverage.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but MacMadchea is controlling him
Johnson wants to improve his position but MacMadchea is controlling well.
MacMadchea is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
MacMadchea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacMadchea looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
MacMadchea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacMadchea trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacMadchea clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden MacMadchea 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!
MacMadchea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacMadchea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
MacMadchea has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MacMadchea pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - MacMadchea dives into Johnson's guard.
MacMadchea controlling from the top position.
Johnson pulls MacMadchea in close to prevent any damage.
MacMadchea gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Aiden MacMadchea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged MacMadchea in a clinch.
MacMadchea tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
MacMadchea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMadchea tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacMadchea's guard now.
Johnson 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.
MacMadchea 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.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from MacMadchea.
Aiden MacMadchea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson stands and steps away. MacMadchea gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MacMadchea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacMadchea's guard.
MacMadchea keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
MacMadchea is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but MacMadchea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacMadchea gets back to half guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson looking to ground and pound but MacMadchea is blocking nicely.
MacMadchea is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but MacMadchea is in no mood to give up.
MacMadchea srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Johnson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged MacMadchea with him. MacMadchea is trying to defend but Johnson has an arm under the chin now! MacMadchea grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard has chosen Dust in the Wind by Kansas as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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240 lbs
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260 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Markakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis gets the takedown into side control.
Ricard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Markakis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Markakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricard keeps working.
Ricard tries to buck Markakis off but Markakis is having none of it.
Ricard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ricard dodges the ground and pound from Markakis.
Ricard tries to bench press Markakis off him but Markakis keeps the position.
Markakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricard on the ground.
Ricard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Markakis wants to pass to mount but Ricard is defending the position.
Markakis trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ricard moves into full guard.
Markakis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ricard is proving hard to escape from.
Ricard pulls Markakis in close to prevent any damage.
Ricard wants to stand up but Markakis is controlling him.
Ricard pushes Markakis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ricard but Ricard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markakis is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Markakis.
Markakis looks for a takedown but Ricard sprawls well.
Ricard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ricard looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricard gets a clinch.
Come on Ricard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The is referee keeping an eye on Markakis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ricard breaks the clinch.
Ricard moves into range and clinches up with Markakis.
Ricard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Ricard.
Ricard scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard stalls.
Markakis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ricard manages to pull guard.
Markakis looking to sit in guard and control but Ricard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ricard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ricard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ricard controlling from the top position.
Markakis is working an open guard so Ricard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ricard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ricard closes the distance and clinches.
Ricard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricard manages to break the clinch.
Markakis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ricard moves into the clinch.
Ricard tries a knee to the head but Markakis blocks it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ricard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard fails with the takedown
and Markakis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ricard slips a jab and a cross from Markakis.
Markakis tries to clinch
and Ricard moves into the clinch.
Ricard breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ricard pushes Markakis up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricard blocks an elbow strike.
Ricard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markakis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dennis Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ricard.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard darts in and clinches Markakis up against the cage.
Ricard prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markakis thuds a left hand into Ricard's body.
Markakis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricard counters with a single leg into guard. Markakis didn't expect that.
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricard throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markakis is wriggling around but Ricard manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ricard won't allow Markakis to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Markakis keeps moving.
Markakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ricard passes into half guard.
Ricard is trying to control the action in half guard but Markakis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis trying to hold on to Ricard's head to control him but Ricard postures up.
Ricard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ricard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ricard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markakis is fending him off so far but Ricard persists. Nope, Markakis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard darts in and clinches Markakis up against the cage.
Ricard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ricard.
Ricard pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markakis shoots and misses
and Ricard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Markakis's guard now.
Frank Ricard has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markakis being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markakis controls Ricard momentarily but Ricard frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ricard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ricard forces Markakis back against the cage and clinches.
Markakis has had enough of the clinch but Ricard keeps him there for the moment.
Ricard leaning against his opponent.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markakis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markakis has his takedown stuffed
and Ricard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Markakis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick from Ricard lands but Markakis takes it in his stride.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markakis is rocked!
Ricard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Markakis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markakis seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Markakis, not yet.
Ricard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricard wants to stand but Markakis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Markakis is trying to keep Ricard in close.
Ricard is pushing down on Markakis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markakis is fighting to maintain full guard but Ricard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ricard controlling the action here.
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.
Ricard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Markakis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Markakis which made him look bad.
Markakis throws a sloppy head kick
and Ricard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ricard passes Markakis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ricard passes into side control, despite Markakis's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ricard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Markakis is trying to control Ricard's posture but Ricard avoids it.
Ricard stands up and beckons Markakis to his feet.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Markakis tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markakis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markakis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ricard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Markakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard decides to pull guard.
Ricard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dennis Markakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricard is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ricard stands up from Markakis's guard - Ricard perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ricard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ricard 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ricard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Pong (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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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Simmons!
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, Ping Pong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice combo by Simmons! Oh, that's hurt him - Pong falls to the canvas and Simmons follows him into side control.
Pong is rocked!
It looks like Ping Pong has been cut.
Simmons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pong is still in real trouble! Can Simmons finish him?
Check out the look on Simmons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simmons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simmons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simmons working the head and body with strikes.
Pong looks gassed!
Check out the look on Simmons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simmons lands an elbow.
Simmons connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pong some visible discomfort.
Simmons remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons working the ground and pound.
Pong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Simmons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Simmons working the ground and pound.
Simmons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simmons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simmons working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Simmons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simmons is working Pong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Simmons cracks Pong with a big elbow.
Pong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Simmons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons lands an elbow.
Pong is looking for a sweep.
Simmons stands up.
Simmons gets a big slam - oh, Pong is out! Pong is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Earl Simmons!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knowshon Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miroslav Markov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miroslav Markov!
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, Knowshon Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreno. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Moreno shoots in and bounces Markov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moreno should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Markov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moreno escapes and throws Markov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Moreno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moreno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Markov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno trying to control the position but Markov is working away.
Markov tries to buck Moreno off but Moreno is having none of it.
Moreno stands up.
Markov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markov tries to clinch up but Moreno circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreno tries to keep at a distance but Markov has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
Markov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Markov thows a huge punch but Moreno dodges it nicely.
Markov wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moreno is refusing to be controlled, as Markov sits in half guard.
Markov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Markov pushes down on Moreno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
It looks like Markov is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to control from half guard but Moreno is working away.
Moreno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markov.
Markov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Markov.
Moreno is rocked!
It looks like Knowshon Moreno has been cut.
Moreno trying to control from the bottom.
Moreno is still in real trouble! Can Markov finish him?
Moreno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Markov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
Markov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moreno is trying to control but can't.
Markov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moreno defending well though.
Moreno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Moreno controls Markov momentarily but Markov frees himself.
Markov trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Markov postures up in Moreno's guard and throws a big left but Moreno blocks it.
Moreno is trying to keep Markov in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Moreno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miroslav Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knowshon Moreno.
Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knowshon Moreno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Moreno with that takedown attempt.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markov as he avoids it easily.
Moreno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Markov. No joy for Moreno on that attempt.
Miroslav Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knowshon Moreno.
Moreno looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moreno is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreno circles away.
Moreno stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno misses with a takedown
and Markov counters by clinching up.
Markov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markov has Moreno pushed against the cage.
Moreno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moreno tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Moreno drops back down to his feet.
Markov looking for a takedown.
Moreno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Markov stalling in the clinch but Moreno improves position.
Moreno wants the takedown. Markov is fighting it off but Moreno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Markov's guard against the cage.
Markov working a defensive guard here.
Markov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markov, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Markov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Markov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moreno's guard.
Markov wants to get up but he can't break Moreno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moreno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Markov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markov tries to stand but Moreno is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreno is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno passes Markov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Markov is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard.
Markov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moreno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moreno's back!
Moreno trying to control the action but Markov just sinks the hooks in.
Markov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Markov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Moreno escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Markov tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markov is working hard here to advance position.
Moreno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Markov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Markov tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Moreno lands with a slapping head kick.
Markov closes the distance but Moreno moves to the side
and Moreno counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Markov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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 Miroslav Markov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knowshon Moreno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Markov scores a takedown into full mount!
Moreno wants to hold on but Markov pushes him away.
Moreno avoids a strike by Markov and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Markov's guard! Fantastic escape!
Markov wants to hit a switch here but Moreno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Markov there!
Markov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moreno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Markov is looking to escape.
Markov tries to reverse the position but Moreno maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov wants to hold on but Moreno pushes him away.
Markov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Markov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markov tries to get out of the position.
Moreno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Markov is looking to escape.
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Markov gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markov wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Markov is pressing down on Moreno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreno won't allow Markov to sweep him here.
Markov wants to improve his position but instead Moreno has moved into half guard.
Markov pushes Moreno off looking to stand but Moreno dives back in and keeps control.
Markov is trying to maintain the position but Moreno is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Markov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Markov wants to sweep here but Moreno controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Markov is striking but Moreno is not phased and passes to half guard.
Moreno wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Moreno content to control rather than advance.
Markov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Markov wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markov throwing strikes but missing.
Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moreno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Moreno trying to control the position.
Moreno looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreno, not yet.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Knowshon Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markov is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Markov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Stomping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cody klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stomping comes to the cage accompanied by I hate Everything about you. klein is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by remember the name. Major Stomping is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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213 lbs
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202 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Stomping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cody klein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by klein or perhaps it was just good defense by Stomping which made him look bad.
Stomping shoots in but no luck this time.
Stomping dodges the punch combination from klein.
klein darts in and clinches Stomping up against the cage.
klein pulls guard.
Stomping preventing the sweep.
Stomping trying to control but klein is working from the bottom.
klein is looking for a triangle but Stomping pushes his legs off easily.
klein keeping moving, preventing Stomping from controlling successfully.
klein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stomping is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomping wants to pass the guard but klein is keeping the position.
Stomping working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
klein trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
klein being controlled here, momentarily.
klein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stomping doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stomping manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stomping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. klein is keeping the position for now.
Stomping wants to control from the top but klein keeps moving.
Stomping slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stomping wants to control but klein is keeping him busy.
klein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stomping's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Stomping! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and klein has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Major Stomping!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Composure-August Burns Red. Combs has chosen All About The Benjamins as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Combs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Combs is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Combs has control of the leg.
Combs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Combs tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Combs seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Combs!
Sean Combs is the new heavyweight champion!
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