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2011 BW Grand Prix: Semi Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivo Guldpucken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guldpucken has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. Jimmy Evil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Iivo Guldpucken's chin.
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BJJ White 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Evil!
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, Iivo Guldpucken!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guldpucken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evil's guard.
Evil keeping moving, preventing Guldpucken from controlling successfully.
Guldpucken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guldpucken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evil wants to sweep but no luck.
Guldpucken trying to control the position from guard on top but Evil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evil has his foot on Guldpucken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guldpucken works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guldpucken.
Evil misses with a wild body shot.
Evil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guldpucken was well out of range. Poor timing from Evil.
Guldpucken blocks a head kick by Evil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guldpucken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evil!
Guldpucken landing strikes from the mount and Evil is in trouble!
Evil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evil tries to get out of the position.
Guldpucken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Guldpucken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guldpucken lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evil bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Guldpucken wants to sweep here but Evil controlling him for the moment.
Evil wants to control from the top but Guldpucken keeps moving.
Evil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guldpucken is keeping the position for now.
Evil passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Evil in side control, throwing shots but Guldpucken defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guldpucken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guldpucken on the ground.
Evil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guldpucken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guldpucken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evil is keeping the position for now.
Guldpucken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guldpucken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guldpucken looks gassed!
Evil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guldpucken is one step ahead there.
Evil is trying to control the position but Guldpucken postures up.
Guldpucken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guldpucken throws a strike but Evil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil wants to control from the top but Guldpucken keeps moving.
Evil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evil trying to control but Guldpucken is working from the bottom.
Evil preventing the sweep.
Guldpucken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guldpucken pulls Evil in close to prevent any damage.
Guldpucken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evil defends it easily.
Evil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evil trying to control the position from guard on top but Guldpucken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guldpucken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evil tries to bench press Guldpucken off him but Guldpucken keeps the position.
Guldpucken working the head with strikes.
Evil regains half guard.
Guldpucken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guldpucken drops an elbow to the side of Evil's head.
Evil wants to control but Guldpucken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivo Guldpucken dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Evil lands with a right hand.
Evil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evil lands with a right that hurts Guldpucken. Guldpucken looks to clinch but Evil throws a short knee that drops Guldpucken. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jimmy Evil!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Sylva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Sylva!
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, Lucas Scott!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Sylva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott tries to bum rush Sylva with a series of wild strikes but Sylva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Sylva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sylva circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sylva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Sylva thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scott, as that shot connected.
Scott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sylva's head backwards.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Sylva moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sylva misses.
Sylva moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Scott throws a right hand that Sylva ducks under and follows up with a left that Sylva also avoids with ease.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sylva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sylva moves away from the strike by Scott.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott looks gassed!
Sylva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scott to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Scott throws a right hand that Sylva ducks under and follows up with a left that Sylva also avoids with ease.
Sylva cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott moves away from the strike by Sylva.
A shot to the liver by Sylva. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylva lands with a right hand.
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!
Sylva scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Sylva lands.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sylva.
Sylva scores with a jab to the head.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sylva clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott is rocked!
Sylva cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Sylva throws a monster overhand right that drops Scott! Sylva follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Sylva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Cleagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The real American. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Cleagen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Cleagen with that takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cleagen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cleagen tries to buck Hogan off but Hogan is having none of it.
Cleagen parries the strikes from Hogan easily there. Hogan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cleagen to escape.
Cleagen is looking for a sweep.
Hogan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cleagen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hogan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hogan tries to score with some ground and pound. Cleagen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hogan trying to control the position but Cleagen is working away.
Hogan stands up.
Cleagen tries for a takedown but Hogan circles away easily
and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cleagen won't be happy with that.
Cleagen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleagen is defending well.
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.
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cleagen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cleagen tries to bench press Hogan off him but Hogan keeps the position.
Hogan trying to control the action but Cleagen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleagen tries to bench press Hogan off him but Hogan keeps the position.
Cleagen looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cleagen shoots and misses
and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown. Cleagen fights it but they end up in guard.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Cleagen.
Hogan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Cleagen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cleagen manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Cleagen's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cleagen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleagen looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleagen, not yet.
Hogan 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.
Hogan looking to sit in guard and control but Cleagen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cleagen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan has his feet on Cleagen's thighs here. He's pushed Cleagen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cleagen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hulk Hogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Capelli King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Swagger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Capelli King's chin.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Capelli King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger misses with a looping right.
King staying out of range there.
Swagger looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Bob Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands with a cross.
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swagger swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger digs a good hook to King's body.
King works over Swagger's head and body with a nice combination.
Swagger misses with a double jab
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger throws a big shot that misses.
Swagger lands with a cross.
It looks like Capelli King has been cut.
Swagger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swagger blocks a leg kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swagger.
Swagger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Swagger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Swagger misses the body punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Swagger looks gassed!
Swagger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swagger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Capelli King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Swagger.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Swagger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swagger wants to break free but King has control.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swagger blocks it with crossed arms.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swagger up against the cage.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Swagger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swagger blocks an elbow strike from King.
King is pushing Swagger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Swagger is blocking nicely.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swagger is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swagger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swagger breaks from the clinch.
Swagger scores with a nice right hand.
Swagger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
Capelli King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swagger misses with a body punch
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Swagger.
Swagger scores with a body shot.
Swagger shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swagger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swagger scores with a nice right hand.
Swagger throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Swagger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Swagger misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King cracks Swagger with a good jab.
King instigates a clinch.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Bob Swagger has been cut.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Swagger is blocking nicely.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King is working Swagger over against the cage.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King working Swagger over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swagger avoids it.
King tries a knee to the head but Swagger blocks it.
King keeps control of Swagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Swagger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Swagger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Swagger misses with a body shot
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swagger working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
Swagger is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swagger's efforts to push away.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swagger blocks it with crossed arms.
Swagger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swagger blocks an elbow strike.
Swagger wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swagger blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger wants to break free but King has control.
King lands an elbow inside.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King just leaning against Swagger, taking a breather.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Swagger tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Swagger won't want to take too many of those.
King lands an elbow inside that Swagger shrugs off.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swagger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King lands an elbow inside.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Swagger is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
King misses with an elbow strike.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swagger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swagger's brow.
Swagger breaks the clinch.
Swagger thows a body shot but no joy.
King moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Swagger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King moves into the clinch.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swagger's brow.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Swagger wants to break free but King has control.
King displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swagger up against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from King.
Swagger avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
Swagger is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swagger's brow.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swagger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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.
Swagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King tries a knee to the head but Swagger blocks it.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swagger is defending well for now.
Swagger blocks an elbow strike from King.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swagger avoids it.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swagger's efforts to push away.
Swagger is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Swagger blocks an elbow strike from King.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Swagger working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Capelli King dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
King ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Swagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oooh a lovely combination from Swagger sends King down but not out. Swagger dives into side control looking to finish.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger decides to stand up, so the ref orders King to his feet.
Swagger scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Swagger.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swagger.
Swagger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Swagger really felt that one!
Swagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
King drives through and clinches with Swagger against the cage.
Swagger managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Swagger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swagger up against the cage.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Swagger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swagger. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swagger clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King moves into the clinch.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swagger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swagger is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swagger is defending well for now.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Swagger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands a slapping body shot.
Bob Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swagger lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Swagger.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
King ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Swagger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swagger tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King trying to control the position but instead, Swagger has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King lands an elbow that stopped Swagger in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swagger's brow.
King has Swagger pressed against the cage, preventing Swagger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swagger wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands an elbow that stopped Swagger in his tracks for a moment.
Swagger working hard to break the clinch.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from King.
Swagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King moves into range and clinches up with Swagger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Swagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swagger 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Swagger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noryuki Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaroslav Svoboda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svoboda has chosen Giles as his entrance music. 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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155 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good low kicks
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noryuki Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaroslav Svoboda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svoboda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Svoboda misses with a low kick.
Svoboda throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Svoboda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Svoboda is just out of range.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Svoboda keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Svoboda checks it.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svoboda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Svoboda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takahashi's head.
Svoboda closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi looking for a takedown.
Svoboda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi's defenses.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svoboda avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Svoboda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
Svoboda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svoboda lands an elbow inside that Takahashi shrugs off.
Svoboda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Svoboda holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
Svoboda lands a damaging elbow.
Takahashi missing with knees to the body.
Takahashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Svoboda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svoboda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takahashi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Svoboda holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noryuki Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svoboda blocks it with crossed arms.
Svoboda avoiding damage.
Svoboda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svoboda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svoboda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda tries to land knees in the clinch but Takahashi avoids the damage to the body.
Svoboda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi's defenses.
Svoboda managing to block the knees to the body from Takahashi.
Nice elbow from Svoboda.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Svoboda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Svoboda throws an elbow that misses.
Svoboda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Svoboda.
Takahashi jumps guard but Svoboda stands there with Takahashi around his waist. Takahashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Svoboda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takahashi's efforts to push away.
Takahashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Svoboda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takahashi throws a hook but Svoboda avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takahashi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svoboda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to control but Svoboda is keeping him busy.
Svoboda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Svoboda prevents Takahashi from moving into mount.
Svoboda is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Svoboda pushes Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi avoids the elbow strike from Svoboda, against the cage.
Svoboda misses with an elbow strike.
Svoboda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svoboda lands an elbow inside that Takahashi shrugs off.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaroslav Svoboda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svoboda misses with a body kick.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svoboda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noryuki Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svoboda throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaroslav Svoboda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takahashi swings for the body but Svoboda moves out of range.
Takahashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svoboda pinned against the cage. Svoboda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svoboda cracks Takahashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svoboda throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Svoboda checks it.
Takahashi wants to clinch
and Svoboda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Noryuki Takahashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svoboda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Svoboda.
Svoboda darts in and clinches Takahashi up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda scores a nice knee to the body.
Svoboda lands a nice elbow.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Takahashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noryuki Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi blocks an elbow strike.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Svoboda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Svoboda lands an elbow inside that Takahashi shrugs off.
Svoboda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Svoboda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takahashi avoiding damage as Svoboda throws knees to the body.
Svoboda lands an elbow inside.
Svoboda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi's defenses.
Svoboda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
Svoboda blocks an elbow strike.
Svoboda lands a nice elbow.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Svoboda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svoboda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Svoboda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Svoboda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svoboda obliges.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Svoboda.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Svoboda.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svoboda throws an elbow but misses.
Takahashi letting Svoboda take a breather here.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takahashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Svoboda lands an elbow inside that Takahashi shrugs off.
Svoboda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takahashi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svoboda taking a breather.
Svoboda misses with an elbow over the top.
Takahashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svoboda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svoboda lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svoboda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takahashi is trying to force a seperation but Svoboda has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda looking to throw knees to the head but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Svoboda lands a nice elbow.
Svoboda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Svoboda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Svoboda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Svoboda misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svoboda.
Takahashi being controlled against the cage.
Svoboda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svoboda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takahashi tries to break the clinch but Svoboda is controlling the position.
Svoboda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jaroslav Svoboda.
Svoboda throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
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.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svoboda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svoboda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takahashi misses with the combination.
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Svoboda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Svoboda lands a nice elbow.
Takahashi is trying to force a seperation but Svoboda has the dominant position.
Svoboda prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svoboda is defending well for now.
Svoboda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi's defenses.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Takahashi.
Svoboda tries a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaroslav Svoboda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svoboda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svoboda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svoboda stalling in the clinch.
Svoboda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takahashi's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svoboda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but Svoboda keeps him there for the moment.
Svoboda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svoboda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaroslav Svoboda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahashi avoiding damage as Svoboda throws knees to the body.
Svoboda lands a nice elbow.
Takahashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svoboda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi wants to clinch but Svoboda slips to the side
and Svoboda counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Svoboda blocks the low kick.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svoboda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svoboda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svoboda.
Svoboda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Svoboda moves out of range of the strikes.
Svoboda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Svoboda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Svoboda fakes the leg kick and cracks Takahashi in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takahashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Svoboda - the referee stops the clock and Takahashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Svoboda. Takahashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Svoboda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svoboda lands a head kick. Takahashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takahashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Svoboda connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Svoboda.
Svoboda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takahashi.
Svoboda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi tries to clinch
and Svoboda counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takahashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Svoboda - the referee stops the clock and Takahashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Svoboda. Takahashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Svoboda scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaroslav Svoboda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda thows a body kick. Takahashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svoboda scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaroslav Svoboda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svoboda throws a head kick that Takahashi semi-blocks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Svoboda.
Svoboda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Svoboda lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Svoboda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Svoboda lands but Takahashi takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda lands a head kick. Takahashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Svoboda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svoboda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Svoboda.
Svoboda tries a head kick but it misses.
Svoboda throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged Svoboda in a clinch.
Noryuki Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svoboda has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noryuki Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svoboda prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svoboda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svoboda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takahashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Svoboda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Noryuki Takahashi has been cut.
Svoboda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaroslav Svoboda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Svoboda 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaroslav Svoboda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Malibu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Rosenthal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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27
240 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Malibu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malibu fails with a takedown attempt.
Malibu misses with an uppercut. Rosenthal saw that one coming.
Rosenthal gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Shawn Malibu has been cut.
Malibu throws a head punch that misses.
Malibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malibu working aggressively here.
Rosenthal scores with a shot to the side of Malibu's head.
Malibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malibu backwards.
Malibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenthal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rosenthal lands with a short shot to the head.
Malibu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Rosenthal on the inside.
Rosenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malibu is rocked!
Rosenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malibu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenthal creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Malibu with a big uppercut! Malibu tries to clinch up but Rosenthal pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Malibu to the mat! Malibu covers up and Rosenthal unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Rosenthal !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Hodges will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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157 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Domingo Perez!
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, Gerald Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Hodges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hodges lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez's head.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hodges.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodges lands with a slapping head kick.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hodges misses with a low kick.
Hodges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hodges blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hodges.
Hodges throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Hodges only half commits.
Hodges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez scores with a takedown into Hodges's guard.
Perez throws a strike but Hodges rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hodges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hodges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hodges has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
Perez trying to keep a closed guard but Hodges is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perez holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez trying to keep a closed guard but Hodges is proving a slippery customer.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.
Perez is trying to keep Hodges in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hodges defends it easily.
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hodges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hodges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hodges must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Perez looking to control but Hodges passes into half guard.
Hodges is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hodges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hodges's back!
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 Domingo Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hodges tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perez is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Hodges does it's job there.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hodges is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Hodges blocks a jab.
Hodges does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hodges!
Perez wants to control the pace but Hodges is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez looking to ground and pound but Hodges is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Perez.
Perez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Perez working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hodges looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Perez! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Domingo Perez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Armitage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armitage has chosen Klone - Revisit The Lair as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Armitage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armitage tries to clinch there but Burger circles away.
Burger misses with the combination.
Armitage tries to clinch there but Burger circles away.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Armitage.
Armitage stuffs the takedown.
Burger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armitage closes the distance and clinches.
Armitage connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like King Burger has been cut.
Burger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armitage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burger's defenses.
Burger is rocked!
Armitage has Burger pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Burger is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Armitage - that's hurt Burger badly! Oh, another knee lands and Burger is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Burger doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Trent Armitage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Villalonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villalonga has chosen Filter - Hey Man Nice Shot as his entrance music. Dean Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Villalonga !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villalonga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Villalonga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villalonga throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Villalonga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villalonga throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Villalonga cracks the inside of Martin 's front leg.
Martin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Villalonga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martin 's calf.
Villalonga works Martin 's body with a nice hook.
Jose Villalonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villalonga drops Martin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martin looks back up at him and smiles so Villalonga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Dean Martin has been cut.
Villalonga lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Martin is looking to close the distance but Villalonga sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Martin crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Martin is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jose Villalonga !
Jose Villalonga is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman has chosen Linkin Park-- What Ive Done as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takehiko Takaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Takaki.
Takaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zimmerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimmerman.
Takaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takaki wants to land a leg kick but Zimmerman is out of range.
Takaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Takaki.
Zimmerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Takaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman shoots in and bounces Takaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zimmerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Takaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takaki is proving hard to escape from.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Takaki blocks nicely.
Takaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
Takaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takaki misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Takaki.
A leg kick checked by Zimmerman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Takaki misses its intended target.
Takaki is looking to land body kicks.
Takaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zimmerman blocks the body kick.
Zimmerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Takaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A clash of legs there as Zimmerman blocks the low kick.
Takaki leaves Zimmerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zimmerman tries to land a body kick
and Takaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Takaki misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zimmerman defending well as Takaki loads up on a big left hand.
Takaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zimmerman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takaki takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Takaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takaki.
Takaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Takaki throws a head kick that misses
enabling Zimmerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Takaki coming out on top.
Zimmerman throws a wild body kick that Takaki sees coming a mile off.
Zimmerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takaki.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takaki pinned against the cage. Takaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zimmerman moves away.
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.
Takaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takaki drops his hands momentarily and Zimmerman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zimmerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki ducks under a wild hook from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman moves out of range as Takaki strikes.
Zimmerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zimmerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takaki circles away.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Zimmerman.
Takaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looks to throw the jab but Takaki is out of range.
Takaki throws a low kick but Zimmerman avoids it.
Takaki is looking to chop away at Zimmerman's legs.
Takaki feints and then cracks Zimmerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zimmerman down.
Takaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takaki throws a lazy body kick
and Takaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Zimmerman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Takaki darts in and clinches Zimmerman up against the cage.
Takaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Zimmerman controls his hands.
Takaki has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman pulls guard effortlessly.
Takaki content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takaki has picked Zimmerman up and slammed him! Zimmerman can't keep hold of the triangle and Takaki manages to pass to side control!
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takaki off and has taken his back!
Zimmerman is punishing Takaki with strikes - can he finish him?!
Takaki is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman is striking from the back but Takaki escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Zimmerman trying to control the action but Takaki is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki is looking to escape.
Zimmerman thows a huge punch but Takaki dodges it nicely.
Zimmerman stands up from half guard.
Zimmerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Takaki.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Takaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki throws a leg kick but Zimmerman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Zimmerman finds it's target.
Takaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zimmerman's sensitive parts.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick
and Takaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Zimmerman misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zimmerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zimmerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Takaki.
Takaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takaki lands a nice shot that snaps Zimmerman's head back.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Zimmerman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takaki wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takaki.
Zimmerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takaki counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takaki.
Takaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zimmerman is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Takaki is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zimmerman scores with a jab.
Zimmerman dips to his left and cracks Takaki with an uppercut!
Takaki is looking to clinch.
Zimmerman lands a head kick!
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takaki but Takaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Zimmerman.
Takaki lands with a nice body kick.
Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takehiko Takaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki keeps Zimmerman at a distance using the push kick.
Takaki misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick
and Takaki counters with a straight right hand.
Takehiko Takaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zimmerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick
and Takaki counters with a leg kick.
Takaki tries to work over Zimmerman's front leg with a kick but Zimmerman checks it.
Zimmerman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a head kick.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses.
Takaki misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki had his way with Eric Zimmerman in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Takaki throws a leg kick
and Zimmerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takaki avoids the head kick by Zimmerman.
Takaki throws a head kick but Zimmerman moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takaki counters with a low kick, right behind Zimmerman 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman checks a low kick from Takaki.
Takaki misses with a low kick as Zimmerman jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Zimmerman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takaki cracks the inside of Zimmerman's front leg.
Takaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman connects with a high kick.
It looks like Takehiko Takaki has been cut.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Takaki counters with a low kick, right behind Zimmerman 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takaki.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Takaki, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Takaki against the cage but Takaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses
and Takaki counters with a big head kick but Zimmerman shrugs it off.
Takaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zimmerman is able to avoid easily.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takaki as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.
Zimmerman misses with a kick to the body.
Zimmerman scores with a hook.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown.
Takaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zimmerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Zimmerman throws a push kick but Takaki slaps the foot to one side.
Takaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takaki misses with a leg kick
and Zimmerman counters with a leg kick.
Takaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman slips a straight right by Takaki.
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 Takehiko Takaki.
I think Takaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Takaki!
Takehiko Takaki retains his featherweight title!
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