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IGR 18 - Strader vs. Ruiz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Nogueira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Nogueira!
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, ben ahr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ahr tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.
ahr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually ahr manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but ahr controlling him for the moment.
ahr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nogueira dives on top into guard.
ahr wriggles free and stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
ahr gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ahr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. ahr eventually gives up the hold.
ahr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two 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.
ahr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira is looking to escape.
ahr is working for a submission of some sort.
ahr looks gassed!
ahr is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ahr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ahr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nogueira can pounce on him.
Mauricio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira tries to clinch but ahr moves out of range.
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from ahr. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of ahr's head.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - ahr circles away.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but ahr keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira rushes ahr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ahr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ahr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
ahr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
ahr drags the fight down to the ground.
ahr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Nogueira frees his head nicely. Oh but ahr has switched to an armbar! Nogueira is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). ben ahr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Steak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Jumping Jack Flash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Duke!
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, Chuck Steak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duke.
Duke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Steak.
Steak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duke.
Duke checks a leg kick nicely.
Duke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Duke is rocked!
Steak connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Duke tumbling to the canvas! Steak pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Duke was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Steak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie February (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ryuh kidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). February comes to the cage accompanied by Lonely In Gorgeous. kidson has chosen Lil Wayne ft Gucci Mann - We Steady Mobbin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie February!
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, ryuh kidson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kidson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
February gets full guard.
kidson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
kidson advances position into side control!
kidson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but February is avoiding damage well.
February managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by kidson.
kidson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kidson wants to lay and pray for a moment but February keeps working.
February tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but kidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
kidson works to advance to full mount. February defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
kidson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
kidson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but February manages to avoid the submission attempt.
kidson working the ground and pound but February is defending the strikes.
kidson trying to control the action but February is working from the bottom.
February regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
kidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
February pushes kidson off looking to stand but kidson dives back in and keeps control.
February moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
kidson looking to pass the guard.
kidson controlling from the top position.
February striking off his back but it's not causing kidson any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kidson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
February wants to sweep here but kidson controlling him for the moment.
February working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kidson trying to control the position from guard on top but February is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. February is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
kidson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
February wants to control but kidson is having none of it.
kidson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of February's face.
kidson thowing shots but they're missing.
February is squirming around, avoiding kidson's attempts to control the action.
February defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from kidson.
kidson looks gassed!
kidson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as February is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ryuh kidson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
kidson shoots in for a takedown but February shows good takedown defense.
kidson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. February tries to avoid it but kidson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag February to the ground. February escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
February moves in looking to clinch but kidson pushes him off.
kidson gets caught flat footed, as February shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
February wants to pass the guard but kidson is keeping the position.
February drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but kidson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now February has kidson in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kidson wants to control from the top but February keeps moving.
kidson preventing the sweep.
kidson trying to control the position from guard on top but February is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kidson preventing the sweep.
February keeping moving, preventing kidson from controlling successfully.
kidson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
February keeping moving, preventing kidson from controlling successfully.
February has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but kidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
February misses with a takedown
and kidson counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kidson tries to move to mount but February blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kidson wants to lay and pray for a moment but February keeps working.
February is trying to escape the position but kidson is controlling the position.
kidson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
February is pushing kidson's head away, looking to escape. kidson manages to hold on to the position though.
February is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked kidson off and has taken his back!
kidson trying to control the action but February just sinks the hooks in.
kidson breaks February's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
kidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
kidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
kidson controls from within his opponent's guard.
February is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
kidson trying to control but February is working from the bottom.
kidson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ryuh kidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
kidson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so February counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
kidson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
February pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. kidson is keeping the position for now.
kidson wants to sweep but no luck.
kidson throws his legs up looking for a submission but February uses it to pass to side control.
ryuh kidson has got the better of the ground game so far.
kidson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked February off and has taken his back!
kidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
February turns into kidson and is now in his guard.
February wants to pass the guard but kidson is keeping the position.
kidson trying to control the position.
kidson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control February kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
February trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
kidson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
February is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
kidson pushes a forearm under February's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, February is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ryuh kidson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diago Jalapino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nedram has chosen Stupidify as his entrance music. Demetrius Nedram has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diago Jalapino's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diago Jalapino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Nedram!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalapino tries for a takedown but Nedram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jalapino shoots in and drives through. Nedram sprawls well.
Jalapino shoots for a double leg takedown but Nedram sprawls well. He's pushed Jalapino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diago Jalapino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalapino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nedram is fending him off so far but Jalapino persists. Nope, Nedram circles away and we're back to standing.
Nedram tries to clinch up.
Nedram stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalapino. Jalapino gets slowly back to his feet.
Nedram is looking to clinch.
Jalapino closes the distance and clinches up with Nedram, looking for a takedown. Jalapino pushes Nedram against the cage but Nedram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nedram doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalapino circles away.
Nedram has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nedram stalls.
Nedram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nedram lands an elbow inside that Jalapino shrugs off.
Nedram landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jalapino is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nedram.
Nedram drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nedram looking for a guillotine here but Jalapino defends easily.
Nedram is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nedram wants to sweep but no luck.
Nedram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jalapino's guard.
Jalapino looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalapino, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nedram passes into half guard.
Nedram is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalapino is in trouble now - Nedram has advanced to mount!
Jalapino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jalapino tries to hold on but Nedram postures up.
Jalapino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nedram.
Nedram postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jalapino looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nedram throwing strikes here but Jalapino is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jalapino looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jalapino tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jalapino tries to reverse the position but Nedram maintains control.
Nedram is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nedram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jalapino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nedram moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Nedram.
Nedram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nedram misses with a knee to the head.
Nedram keeps control of Jalapino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nedram lands an elbow that stopped Jalapino in his tracks for a moment.
Jalapino is rocked!
It looks like Diago Jalapino has been cut.
Jalapino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oh Jalapino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nedram just leaning against Jalapino, taking a breather.
Nedram lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Nedram.
Nedram gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nedram gets to his feet. Jalapino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jalapino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jalapino shoots in but Nedram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nedram moves into range and clinches up with Jalapino.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nedram crunches a lovely knee into Jalapino's ribcage.
Nedram manages to break the clinch.
Nedram clinches up against the cage.
Nedram comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nedram comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nedram scores with a knee to the head.
Nedram lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Nedram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diago Jalapino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nedram is looking to clinch.
Nedram closes the distance and clinches.
Jalapino takes an elbow to the temple.
Nedram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalapino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nedram counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jalapino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nedram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nedram is looking to clinch but Jalapino is avoiding it.
Nedram shoots for a takedown but Jalapino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jalapino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jalapino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nedram is breathing heavily.
Nedram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nedram slips a jab and a cross from Jalapino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalapino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nedram counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nedram scores a nice knee to the body.
Jalapino seems to have got his legs back now.
Jalapino tries to score a body lock takedown but Nedram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diago Jalapino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nedram lands a nice elbow.
Jalapino wants the takedown. Nedram is fighting it off but Jalapino persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nedram's guard against the cage.
Nedram scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jalapino looks to land a combination. Nedram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jalapino takes the fight into the clinch.
Jalapino can't break the clinch.
Jalapino gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nedram regains guard.
Jalapino slips nicely into half guard.
Jalapino uses his free foot to push down on Nedram's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nedram.
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!
Jalapino looking to control but Nedram is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalapino get's back to his feet.
Jalapino shoots and misses
and Nedram counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jalapino can't get the takedown.
Jalapino successfully pulls guard.
Jalapino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jalapino is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nedram can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nedram slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedram wants to improve his position but Jalapino is controlling well.
Jalapino is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nedram!
Jalapino is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nedram has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nedram!
Jalapino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nedram wants to control from the top but Jalapino keeps moving.
Nedram decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jalapino, up you get!
Jalapino throws a right and a left that Nedram avoids nicely.
Jalapino fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nedram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jalapino shoots in for a takedown but Nedram shows good takedown defense.
Jalapino shoots for a takedown but Nedram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nedram tries to clinch
and Nedram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jalapino throws a body punch but Nedram moves out of range.
Jalapino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nedram is fending him off so far but Jalapino persists. Nope, Nedram circles away and we're back to standing.
Jalapino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nedram pinned against the cage. Nedram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nedram tries to clinch up but Jalapino circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalapino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nedram's waist but Nedram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jalapino off to one side.
Nedram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 Diago Jalapino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diago Jalapino's cut.
That's time! Jalapino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jalapino wants to clinch
and Nedram counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jalapino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nedram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jalapino pulls guard.
Nedram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nedram wants to pass the guard but Jalapino is keeping the position.
Demetrius Nedram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nedram decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nedram slips a jab and a cross from Jalapino.
Nedram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jalapino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nedram holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nedram has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jalapino uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalapino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nedram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nedram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jalapino has passed into half guard!
Nedram tries to roll over but Jalapino keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalapino works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nedram throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nedram sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jalapino throwing shots but Nedram is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedram is looking to escape.
Nedram manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nedram wants to clinch
and Jalapino counters with a two punch combo.
Jalapino tries to clinch but Nedram is having none of it.
Diago Jalapino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalapino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nedram counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nedram.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diago Jalapino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nedram lands an elbow inside that Jalapino shrugs off.
Nedram lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Nedram to work.
Jalapino jumps guard but Nedram stands there with Jalapino around his waist. Jalapino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nedram trying to land knees to the body.
Demetrius Nedram seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jalapino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalapino tries to score a body lock takedown but Nedram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nedram drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jalapino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jalapino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nedram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nedram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jalapino fails with the takedown
and Nedram counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nedram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nedram lands a knee to the body.
Nedram drags the fight down to the ground.
Nedram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nedram is looking to stand up but Jalapino isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalapino wants to control from the top but Nedram keeps moving.
Nedram working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jalapino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nedram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jalapino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nedram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nedram lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jalapino!
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Nedram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nedram has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Nedram!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Y cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't let me be misunderstood. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Y cage was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
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, Y cage!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhymes. Rhymes gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from cage. No joy for Rhymes on that attempt.
cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhymes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Busta Rhymes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice combo by cage! Oh, that's hurt him - Rhymes falls to the canvas and cage follows him into side control.
Rhymes is rocked!
cage decides to stand back up. cage steps back and let's Rhymes get back to his feet.
Oh Rhymes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhymes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
cage lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rhymes falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Y cage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Bowles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Bowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Bowles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bowles is tying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardy controlling the position.
Bowles preventing the sweep.
Bowles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bowles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hardy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bowles's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles trying to control the action but Hardy just sinks the hooks in.
Bowles defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hardy's arms.
Bowles is trying to get back to his feet but Hardy has full control of the position and if anything, Bowles has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bowles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Hardy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bowles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hardy.
Hardy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hardy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles fending off the submission attempt from Hardy.
Bowles has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowles showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy not allowing Bowles to control his hands.
Hardy struggling to land strikes to the head as Bowles covers up.
Hardy is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bowles reverses the position brilliantly into Hardy's guard!
Hardy is striking off his back. Bowles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bowles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bowles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is in trouble now - Bowles has advanced to mount!
Bowles controlling the pace for now.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding Bowles's attempts to control the action.
Hardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bowles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bowles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Bowles shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control.
Harrison Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bowles wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy decides to stand back up. Hardy steps back and let's Bowles get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles with a lazy takedown attempt
so Hardy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bowles is looking to regain half guard here but Hardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bowles wants to get back to full guard.
Bowles is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bowles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowles has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles is looking to get back to is feet but Hardy passes into side control.
Bowles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardy working away.
Hardy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but Bowles denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bowles trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy is working for a kimura but Bowles is defending it quite comfortably.
Hardy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bowles throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hardy. What's that going to do exactly?
Bowles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Bowles defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hardy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bowles has given up his back here. Will Hardy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Hardy working for a choke but Bowles is defending well.
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!
Bowles tries to roll but Hardy sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bowles is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Bowles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bowles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bowles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hardy has Bowles in his guard.
Bowles preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Bowles from controlling successfully.
Bowles advances position into side control!
Bowles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard.
Bowles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bowles trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Bowles is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bowles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Bowles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bowles is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bowles pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Bowles.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bowles connects with a nice short shot to Hardy's temple.
Bowles is tying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bowles tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bowles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowles fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bowles.
Bowles is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hardy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bowles is looking to defend but Hardy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bowles! Hardy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bowles taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harrison Hardy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gruny Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Sharp Dressed Man. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxx Adams!
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, Gruny Fists!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Adams thows a body shot but no joy.
Fists avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fists staying out of range there.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A choreographed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Fists slips a straight right by Adams.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams throws a right and a left that Fists avoids nicely.
Adams misses with a hook. Fists ducked under it nicely.
Adams swinging wilding here.
Fists looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fists goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adams is rocked!
It looks like Maxx Adams has been cut.
Adams throws a jab when Fists was well out of range.
A jab from Adams misses.
Fists scores with a head kick.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fists throws an overhand right that has Adams reeling! Fists follows up with a more punches and Adams is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gruny Fists!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavanate Rocha comes to the cage accompanied by diplo - rhythm. Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha!
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, Josh Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavanate Rocha blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Cavanate Rocha looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Cavanate Rocha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavanate Rocha wants to slow Stevenson down by chopping away at his legs.
Cavanate Rocha shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavanate Rocha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cavanate Rocha avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cavanate Rocha shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavanate Rocha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavanate Rocha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cavanate Rocha dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Cavanate Rocha moves out of range easily.
Cavanate Rocha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Cavanate Rocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range.
Cavanate Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Cavanate Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cavanate Rocha fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Cavanate Rocha moves out of range easily.
Josh Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cavanate Rocha shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Cavanate Rocha shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cavanate Rocha is breathing heavily.
Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cavanate Rocha misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cavanate Rocha tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cavanate Rocha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavanate Rocha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavanate Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Cavanate Rocha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cavanate Rocha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson works his way into side control.
Cavanate Rocha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevenson off and has taken his back!
Cavanate Rocha trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavanate Rocha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cavanate Rocha sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stevenson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogeiro Cavanate Rocha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaleb Strader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz has chosen U're the Best Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaleb Strader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ruiz as Strader shoots in.
Strader shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Strader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strader looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
A punch combination from Ruiz misses.
Strader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaleb Strader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiz misses with a wild combination.
Strader shoots in for a double leg but Ruiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strader is breathing heavily.
Strader fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strader misses with a double jab
and Ruiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruiz.
Strader being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Strader won't let him.
Strader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strader looking for a guillotine here but Ruiz defends easily.
Strader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Strader keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruiz wants to stand but Strader is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strader trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruiz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marco Ruiz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strader is rocked!
It looks like Kaleb Strader has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strader tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily
and Ruiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oh Strader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Strader seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruiz is sitting in close to Strader's body. Strader has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ruiz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ruiz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Strader.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaleb Strader!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
64% |
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